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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ralf Krause (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roope Latvala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Latvala has chosen Tie my rope as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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209 lbs
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212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ralf Krause!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roope Latvala!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krause tries to clinch but Latvala is having none of it.
Krause shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Krause tries to bum rush Latvala with a series of wild strikes but Latvala uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Krause staying out of range there.
Krause pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krause gets a clinch.
Latvala has picked Krause up - he's going for a ride! Latvala dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Latvala perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Krause is looking to improve his position.
Latvala thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Krause's head.
Latvala perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Latvala looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Latvala scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Latvala seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krause won't allow Latvala to pass to mount.
Latvala uses his free foot to push down on Krause's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Krause.
Krause wants to control but Latvala is having none of it.
Krause is looking to get to half guard.
Krause tries to hold on but Latvala pushes him away.
Latvala controlling from the full mount.
Krause wants to control but Latvala is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Latvala tries to control but Krause wriggling away.
Latvala controlling from the full mount.
The referee warns Krause that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Krause in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Latvala dominating with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Latvala wants to control the pace but Krause is squirming around nicely.
Latvala has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Krause's face.
Krause is trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Latvala can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Krause is looking to escape.
Latvala landing shots from mount.
Latvala tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Latvala with a couple of short strikes.
Latvala controlling from mount.
Krause in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Krause is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Latvala drops a big elbow. That's hurt Krause! More shots from Latvala and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roope Latvala!
An out of breath Roope Latvala 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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