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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rainer Varvaskoukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roy Pitbull will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rainer Varvaskoukku!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy Pitbull!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitbull drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pitbull lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Varvaskoukku avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pitbull content to stall in guard here.
Varvaskoukku working a defensive guard here.
Varvaskoukku has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pitbull can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Varvaskoukku keeping moving, preventing Pitbull from controlling successfully.
Pitbull postures up.
Varvaskoukku bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pitbull's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pitbull had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Varvaskoukku defends it easily.
Varvaskoukku distracts Pitbull with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku is in close to Pitbull's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Varvaskoukku might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pitbull looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Varvaskoukku lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pitbull is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Varvaskoukku is aware though and is defending well.
Pitbull looking for a guillotine here but Varvaskoukku defends easily.
Varvaskoukku throws a big elbow that misses.
Varvaskoukku scoring with punches to the head and body.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pitbull is on top in guard.
Pitbull wants to pass the guard but Varvaskoukku is keeping the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Varvaskoukku not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Varvaskoukku keeping moving, preventing Pitbull from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Varvaskoukku preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Varvaskoukku has his foot on Pitbull's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pitbull works his way back into a safe position though.
Varvaskoukku is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pitbull defends well.
Varvaskoukku is looking for a triangle but Pitbull pushes his legs off easily.
Varvaskoukku looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pitbull working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pitbull postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pitbull is looking to stand up but Varvaskoukku won't let him.
Varvaskoukku has his foot on Pitbull's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pitbull works his way back into a safe position though.
Varvaskoukku has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pitbull wants to control from the top but Varvaskoukku keeps moving.
Pitbull trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pitbull loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Varvaskoukku escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pitbull gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pitbull stands and throws Varvaskoukku's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Varvaskoukku is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pitbull scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are battling for position here. Varvaskoukku manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pitbull tries to free his leg and advance position but Varvaskoukku is retaining full guard.
Pitbull throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pitbull accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Varvaskoukku is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pitbull throwing strikes but missing.
Pitbull lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Varvaskoukku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pitbull lands a couple of digs.
Pitbull trying to control but Varvaskoukku is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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!
Pitbull gets to his feet. Varvaskoukku looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Varvaskoukku has closed the distance and engaged Pitbull in a clinch.
Pitbull lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pitbull pulls guard successfully.
Pitbull looking to hit a scissor sweep but Varvaskoukku is one step ahead there.
Varvaskoukku keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pitbull's head.
Varvaskoukku scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Varvaskoukku is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Varvaskoukku scoring with some ground and pound.
Pitbull keeping moving, preventing Varvaskoukku from controlling successfully.
Varvaskoukku passes Pitbull's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rainer Varvaskoukku will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pitbull fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Varvaskoukku. Pitbull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pitbull avoids a punch combination nicely.
Varvaskoukku fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitbull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Varvaskoukku.
Pitbull scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Rainer Varvaskoukku has been cut.
Pitbull throws a lazy right hand but Varvaskoukku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitbull misses with a hook
and Varvaskoukku counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Varvaskoukku.
Pitbull looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Varvaskoukku keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pitbull's head.
Pitbull can't keep his opponent in guard - Varvaskoukku advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Varvaskoukku takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pitbull on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pitbull is looking for a sweep. Varvaskoukku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pitbull is trying to control but can't.
Varvaskoukku prevents Pitbull from improving his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Varvaskoukku working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pitbull is trying to get back to full guard.
Pitbull is refusing to be controlled, as Varvaskoukku sits in half guard.
Pitbull manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Varvaskoukku passes into half guard.
Pitbull is trying to get back to full guard.
Varvaskoukku scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rainer Varvaskoukku overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Varvaskoukku lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pitbull is not content to let Varvaskoukku control the position.
Pitbull looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pitbull is looking for a sweep. Varvaskoukku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull regains full guard. Nicely done.
Varvaskoukku looking to pass the guard.
Pitbull 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.
Varvaskoukku wants to control from the top but Pitbull keeps moving.
Pitbull looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pitbull keeping moving, preventing Varvaskoukku from controlling successfully.
Varvaskoukku landing some decent shots from guard.
Varvaskoukku trying to control the position from guard on top but Pitbull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pitbull is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Varvaskoukku defends well.
Varvaskoukku controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku trying to control but Pitbull is working from the bottom.
Varvaskoukku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pitbull is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pitbull working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Varvaskoukku.
Pitbull is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Varvaskoukku with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Varvaskoukku lands a couple of elbows.
Varvaskoukku postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Varvaskoukku drops back looking for a leg! Pitbull is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pitbull manages to kick Varvaskoukku off! Varvaskoukku jumps back into Pitbull's guard.
Pitbull working for submissions but it's allowed Varvaskoukku to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rainer Varvaskoukku dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rainer Varvaskoukku's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Varvaskoukku drives through and clinches with Pitbull against the ropes.
Varvaskoukku misses with a punch to the body.
Pitbull looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pitbull is trying to break the clinch but Varvaskoukku is controlling him.
Pitbull pulls guard successfully.
Varvaskoukku connects with a couple of short punches.
Pitbull is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Varvaskoukku defends well.
Varvaskoukku working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pitbull's head.
Varvaskoukku won't allow Pitbull to sweep him here.
Pitbull bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Varvaskoukku's guard.
Varvaskoukku is trying to control the position but Pitbull postures up.
Pitbull throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku is looking for a triangle but Pitbull pushes his legs off easily.
Pitbull wants to control from the top but Varvaskoukku keeps moving.
Varvaskoukku is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Varvaskoukku throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pitbull working some strikes from top position.
Pitbull preventing the sweep.
Pitbull tries to free his leg and advance position but Varvaskoukku is retaining full guard.
Pitbull must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Varvaskoukku is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pitbull defends well.
Pitbull working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Varvaskoukku's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Varvaskoukku wants to sweep here but Pitbull controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pitbull's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pitbull trying to control but Varvaskoukku is working from the bottom.
Pitbull passes Varvaskoukku's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Varvaskoukku is not content to let Pitbull control the position.
Varvaskoukku wants to control but Pitbull is keeping busy.
Pitbull looks to land a strike but Varvaskoukku avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Varvaskoukku wants to sweep here but Pitbull controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pitbull doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pitbull manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pitbull content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pitbull throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pitbull throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Varvaskoukku works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Varvaskoukku tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pitbull missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Varvaskoukku bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pitbull's guard.
Varvaskoukku trying to control but Pitbull is working from the bottom.
Pitbull looking to hit a scissor sweep but Varvaskoukku is one step ahead there.
Varvaskoukku landing some decent shots from guard.
Pitbull is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pitbull is keeping the position for now.
Varvaskoukku working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pitbull is trying to control the position but Varvaskoukku postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pitbull is looking for a triangle here but Varvaskoukku uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Pitbull is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pitbull takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pitbull is working to avoid the ground and pound but Varvaskoukku connects with a decent elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pitbull manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pitbull working Varvaskoukku over with strikes.
Varvaskoukku is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Rainer Varvaskoukku did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Rainer Varvaskoukku's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Pitbull misses the target.
Pitbull misses with a hook.
Varvaskoukku walks into a straight right hand from Pitbull.
Varvaskoukku tries to score with a low kick but Pitbull moves his leg out of the way.
Varvaskoukku shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pitbull as he jumps to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Varvaskoukku. Pitbull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Varvaskoukku ducks under a wild hook from Pitbull.
Pitbull bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Varvaskoukku's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Pitbull blocks the low kick.
Varvaskoukku scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pitbull doesn't seem bothered though.
Varvaskoukku throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pitbull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pitbull closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Varvaskoukku's guard.
Pitbull postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pitbull wants to get up but he can't break Varvaskoukku's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Pitbull stopping the sweep attempt from Varvaskoukku.
Pitbull connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Varvaskoukku avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Varvaskoukku bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pitbull's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Varvaskoukku wants to pass the guard but Pitbull is keeping the position.
Pitbull trying to keep a closed guard but Varvaskoukku is proving a slippery customer.
Varvaskoukku won't allow Pitbull to sweep him here.
Pitbull is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Varvaskoukku defends well.
Pitbull is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku lands a couple of digs.
Varvaskoukku scoring with punches to the head and body.
Varvaskoukku throwing strikes but missing.
Varvaskoukku working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pitbull's head.
Pitbull bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Varvaskoukku's guard.
Varvaskoukku not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Varvaskoukku manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pitbull manages to get himself to full guard.
Varvaskoukku postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Varvaskoukku in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pitbull is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Varvaskoukku has his hands clasped together but Pitbull extends an breaks Varvaskoukku's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Pitbull.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roy Pitbull!
Roy Pitbull is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Roy Pitbull thanked GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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