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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rauno Repomies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cecil B DeMille (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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144 lbs
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145 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rauno Repomies!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cecil B DeMille!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Repomies fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt DeMille.
DeMille throws a head kick that misses
and Repomies makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jab by Repomies.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Repomies.
Repomies wants to clinch up but DeMille keeps it at a distance.
Repomies lands a nice looking kick to the body. DeMille takes a step back to recover.
Repomies defends well against a solid takedown attempt from DeMille.
Repomies jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DeMille on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Repomies tries to work over DeMille's front leg with a kick but DeMille checks it.
Repomies throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeMille throws a sloppy head kick
and Repomies counters by moving into the clinch.
DeMille is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Repomies just misses with a elbow thrown towards DeMille's brow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bit of stalling here from Repomies.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeMille tries to pull guard but Repomies won't allow it.
Rauno Repomies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cecil B DeMille.
DeMille is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
DeMille looking for a takedown.
DeMille tries to pull guard but Repomies won't allow it.
Repomies throws an elbow but it misses.
DeMille missing with knees to the body.
Repomies has DeMille pressed against the cage, preventing DeMille from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Repomies lands with a short shot to the head.
Repomies stalling in the clinch.
Repomies tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
DeMille drags the fight down to the ground.
Repomies trying to control the position from guard on top but DeMille is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Repomies gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeMille shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeMille wants to control from the top but Repomies keeps moving.
DeMille stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Repomies swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Repomies manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
DeMille is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Repomies controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Repomies's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Repomies trying to control but DeMille is having none of it.
Repomies controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeMille keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeMille is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rauno Repomies dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Repomies throws a low kick but DeMille moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Repomies.
Repomies connects with a leg kick. DeMille looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Repomies looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Repomies. DeMille shrugs it off though.
Repomies lands with a slapping head kick.
DeMille looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Repomies checks a leg kick nicely.
Donk. DeMille catches Repomies right on the button with a cross.
DeMille is looking to score with low kicks.
Repomies takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Repomies misses with a low kick.
Rauno Repomies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Repomies thumps DeMille with a low kick.
A head kick by Repomies misses
and DeMille counters with a nice low kick that buckles Repomies's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeMille throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Repomies lands a head kick!
Repomies throws a low kick, looking for DeMille's leg but DeMille calmly moves out of range.
Repomies lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A leg kick checked by DeMille.
Repomies lands a high kick!
DeMille looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Repomies is fending him off so far but DeMille persists. Nope, Repomies circles away and we're back to standing.
Repomies misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeMille tries a head kick but it misses.
Repomies throws a nice head kick!
DeMille ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Repomies moves away.
Repomies blocks a head kick by DeMille.
DeMille is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Repomies.
DeMille throws a hook but Repomies avoids it easily.
Repomies stuffs the takedown attempt from DeMille. DeMille gets slowly back to his feet.
Repomies lets loose with a powerful body kick. DeMille will feel that in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Repomies. DeMille does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeMille throws a head kick that misses.
DeMille drops his hands momentarily and Repomies takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Repomies lands a leg kick that knocks DeMille off balance momentarily.
DeMille misses with a few strikes there.
Repomies tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeMille swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DeMille takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Repomies throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Repomies thuds a left hand into DeMille's body.
DeMille has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Repomies.
Repomies lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Repomies.
A chopping leg kick lands by Repomies.
Repomies throws a head kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Repomies there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
DeMille's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Repomies lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Repomies with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Repomies lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
DeMille chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Repomies can pounce on him.
Repomies feints and then cracks DeMille's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow DeMille down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Repomies works DeMille's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Repomies pushes DeMille away with a front kick.
A jab lands there for Repomies.
Repomies connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Repomies chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Repomies turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Repomies throws a quick inside leg kick.
Repomies just misses with a punch to the body.
Repomies tries to bum rush DeMille with a series of wild strikes but DeMille uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
DeMille misses the jab.
DeMille walks into a stiff left hand from Repomies.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Repomies doesn't manage to clinch there - DeMille circles away.
DeMille shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Repomies as he avoids it easily.
Rauno Repomies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cecil B DeMille.
Repomies lands a nice looking body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rauno Repomies dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Repomies tries to clinch but DeMille moves out of range.
Repomies throws a body kick the misses
and DeMille counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Repomies is lucky that one didn't land flush.
DeMille throws a head kick that misses.
Repomies tries a head kick but it misses.
DeMille throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Repomies. That's going to slow DeMille down.
An inside leg kick from DeMille misses.
Repomies lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
DeMille fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Repomies checks it well.
Repomies lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
DeMille blocks a low kick nicely.
Repomies lands a nice shot that snaps DeMille's head back.
Repomies checks a leg kick nicely.
Repomies gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
DeMille takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Repomies avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Repomies looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeMille is one step ahead there.
DeMille working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
DeMille throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
DeMille looking to sit in guard and control but Repomies gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Repomies looking to sit in guard and control but DeMille gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeMille trying to control but Repomies is working from the bottom.
Repomies kicks DeMille off and gets to his feet.
DeMille throws a head kick that misses
and Repomies counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Repomies connects with a leg kick. DeMille looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rauno Repomies is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Repomies throws a sloppy head kick and DeMille moves out of range easily.
Repomies is looking to slow DeMille down with leg kicks.
DeMille tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DeMille circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Repomies takes a swing at DeMille's ribcage but misses.
Repomies lands a head kick!
Repomies moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
DeMille checks a leg kick.
DeMille takes a swing at Repomies's ribcage but misses.
Repomies doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Repomies throws a nice outside leg kick.
Repomies scoring well with a low kick there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Repomies, right into the meat.
Repomies throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Repomies - that will leave a mark!
DeMille is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Repomies rather than just go for the knockout.
Repomies swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Repomies lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Repomies throws a head kick that misses.
DeMille throws a head kick that misses.
DeMille walks forward, straight into a front kick from Repomies.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeMille takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Repomies throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
DeMille tries to bum rush Repomies with a series of wild strikes but Repomies uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Repomies chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Repomies pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeMille takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Repomies swings for the body but DeMille moves out of range.
DeMille tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rauno Repomies clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
DeMille shoots in and drives through. Repomies sprawls well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Repomies, right into the meat.
DeMille with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Repomies connects with a high kick.
A bone on bone clash there as DeMille blocks the leg kick.
DeMille walks forward, straight into a front kick from Repomies.
DeMille takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good leg kick by Repomies there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
DeMille has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Repomies.
DeMille tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Repomies has DeMille up against the cage in a clinch.
DeMille jumps guard but Repomies stands there with DeMille around his waist. DeMille gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
DeMille jumps guard but Repomies stands there with DeMille around his waist. DeMille gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rauno Repomies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cecil B DeMille.
DeMille is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Repomies is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Repomies can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Repomies misses with an elbow strike.
Repomies doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeMille avoiding damage as Repomies throws knees to the body.
Repomies lands an elbow inside that DeMille shrugs off.
It looks like Cecil B DeMille has been cut.
Repomies throws an elbow but it's blocked.
DeMille jumps guard but Repomies stands there with DeMille around his waist. DeMille gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
DeMille is looking to break free of the clinch but Repomies has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Repomies taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Repomies looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Repomies stops a takedown attempt from DeMille.
Repomies lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
DeMille is trying to break free.
DeMille tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Repomies just stands there and leans against the cage.
DeMille is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Repomies pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Repomies lands a right hand.
DeMille is trying to break the clinch but Repomies has him pressed against the cage.
Repomies holding his opponent close, against the cage.
DeMille breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Repomies throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Repomies throws a body kick that misses.
Repomies drives through and clinches with DeMille against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Repomies.
DeMille blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Repomies has DeMille pressed against the cage.
Repomies missing with knees to the body.
Repomies wants to stall.
DeMille tries to pull guard but Repomies won't allow it.
DeMille's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DeMille throws a leg kick but Repomies moved away.
Good leg kick by Repomies there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeMille avoids a kick to the body.
Repomies lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
DeMille shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Repomies defends it nicely.
Rauno Repomies is winning the standup battle so far.
Repomies scores with a punch to the head.
Repomies throws a nice outside leg kick.
Repomies throws a nice inside leg kick.
Repomies tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. DeMille manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Repomies pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Repomies throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Repomies moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
DeMille takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rauno Repomies had his way with Cecil B DeMille in that round.
The cut man is working on Cecil B DeMille's cut.
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!
DeMille moves out of range of the body kick.
Repomies is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeMille can do to turn this around?
DeMille moves out of range of the leg kick from Repomies.
Repomies feints and then cracks DeMille's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow DeMille down.
DeMille 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.
A decent looking cross lands there for Repomies.
DeMille keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
DeMille just misses with a punch to the body.
DeMille tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Some bone on bone action there as DeMille checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
DeMille misses with a straight right.
Repomies pushes DeMille up against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Repomies.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Repomies misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from DeMille.
DeMille wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
DeMille jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Repomies walks away with a smile on his face. DeMille gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
DeMille is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Repomies thuds his shin into the meat of DeMille's side.
Repomies scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Repomies scores with a leg kick.
DeMille has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Repomies.
Repomies scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Repomies.
Rauno Repomies is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Repomies cracks DeMille with a good jab.
A head kick misses from DeMille.
A chopping leg kick lands by Repomies.
Repomies lands with a cross.
Cecil B DeMille has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeMille fails to land the takedown.
Repomies goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Repomies.
A good leg kick by Repomies.
DeMille blocks a head kick by Repomies.
Good leg kick by Repomies there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice leg kick lands there from Repomies.
Repomies throws a nice inside leg kick.
Repomies gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
DeMille is trying to stall.
Rauno Repomies has scored more points in the clinch so far.
DeMille tries to pull guard but Repomies holds him up against the cage and eventually DeMille drops back down to his feet.
Rauno Repomies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cecil B DeMille.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeMille avoids the elbow strike from Repomies, against the cage.
DeMille tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Repomies avoids it.
DeMille goes for a takedown in the clinch but Repomies prevents it.
Repomies has DeMille pressed against the cage.
DeMille avoids a wild elbow strike from Repomies.
A nice right hand lands inside from Repomies.
Repomies lands with a left to the head.
DeMille looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
DeMille is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Repomies is defending well for now.
Repomies looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeMille doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rauno Repomies is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Repomies slowing the pace effectively.
Repomies comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
DeMille jumps guard but Repomies stands there with DeMille around his waist. DeMille gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Repomies tries to work over DeMille's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeMille tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Repomies tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
DeMille gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Repomies regains guard.
DeMille postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeMille missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Repomies looking for a sweep. Not yet Repomies, not yet.
Repomies wants to stand but DeMille is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rauno Repomies showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Repomies, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rauno Repomies!
Rauno Repomies retains his bantamweight title!
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