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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reno Raines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiagov Paiskolenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raines comes to the ring accompanied by The Gambler. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Thiagov Paiskolenko enters the ring!
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300 lbs
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269 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reno Raines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thiagov Paiskolenko!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paiskolenko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Raines looks to land a right hand but Paiskolenko moved out of range.
Raines loads up on a big right hand but Paiskolenko slips the punch.
Raines looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Paiskolenko is fending him off so far but Raines persists. Nope, Paiskolenko circles away and we're back to standing.
No joy there for Raines, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Raines fails with a takedown attempt.
Paiskolenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thiagov Paiskolenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paiskolenko throws a good cross that connects.
Paiskolenko throws a shot to the body.
Paiskolenko scores with a jab to the head.
Raines moves away from the strike by Paiskolenko.
Paiskolenko with a hook.
Paiskolenko should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Paiskolenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Donk. Paiskolenko catches Raines right on the button with a cross.
Raines takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paiskolenko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Raines throws a jab when Paiskolenko was well out of range.
Paiskolenko moves into the clinch.
Raines is trying to stall.
Paiskolenko has Raines pushed against the ropes.
Raines is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Paiskolenko is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reno Raines. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paiskolenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raines backwards.
Paiskolenko stalling the fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Paiskolenko as Raines tries to tie him up.
Paiskolenko lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paiskolenko lands a nice uppercut.
Paiskolenko lands a shot to the body.
Raines scores with a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Raines is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Paiskolenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Raines takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Raines throws a big shot that misses.
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!
Paiskolenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Raines. Raines circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Paiskolenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Paiskolenko instigates a clinch.
Paiskolenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Raines backwards.
Paiskolenko lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raines misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paiskolenko tries to throw a body punch but Raines avoids it by throwing Paiskolenko back against the ropes.
Paiskolenko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Raines up against the ropes.
Raines has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Paiskolenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Raines stalling the fight.
Raines blocking some punches.
Raines is trying to maintain a safe position but Paiskolenko gets an underhook and turns Raines into the ropes.
Paiskolenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Raines controls his hands.
Paiskolenko cracks Raines with a nice body shot.
Paiskolenko is stalling here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paiskolenko is working Raines over against the ropes.
The referee calls for Paiskolenko to work.
Raines prevents a body shot from Paiskolenko.
Paiskolenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Raines stalling in the clinch but Paiskolenko improves position.
Paiskolenko tries to stall but Raines uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Raines blocks an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paiskolenko trying to stall but Raines improves his position.
A right hand to the body from Paiskolenko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raines has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Paiskolenko after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiagov Paiskolenko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Paiskolenko moves away from the strike by Raines.
Raines throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paiskolenko lands a really nice looking cross but Raines seems unphased.
Paiskolenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Raines off the ropes and back into range.
Paiskolenko wants to clinch up but Raines keeps it at a distance.
Paiskolenko clinches.
Paiskolenko tries a body shot but Raines blocks it.
Raines trying to stall but Paiskolenko improves his position.
Raines stalling in the clinch.
Paiskolenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paiskolenko manages to break the clinch.
Jab by Paiskolenko.
Paiskolenko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Paiskolenko has Raines up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paiskolenko lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Raines fails to land.
Raines looking to stall.
Paiskolenko stalling against the ropes.
Raines blocks a body shot from Paiskolenko.
Paiskolenko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Paiskolenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rainess head.
Paiskolenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Raines uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paiskolenko is leaning against Raines and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Paiskolenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Raines.
Paiskolenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raines backwards.
Paiskolenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rainess head.
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!
Paiskolenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Raines backwards.
Raines taking a breather.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Paiskolenko lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Paiskolenko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paiskolenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paiskolenko lands a jab to Raines's midsection.
Paiskolenko scores with the left hand. Raines knows he should have avoided that one.
Thiagov Paiskolenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paiskolenko lands a glancing blow to the side of Raines's head.
Paiskolenko slips a straight right by Raines.
Paiskolenko rushes Raines and presses him up against the ropes.
Raines trying to stall but Paiskolenko improves his position.
A short right from Paiskolenko on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Paiskolenko.
Paiskolenko is leaning against Raines and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paiskolenko.
Paiskolenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Paiskolenko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paiskolenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Raines controls his hands.
Paiskolenko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Raines is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raines.
Paiskolenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paiskolenko leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Paiskolenko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Paiskolenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiagov Paiskolenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Raines throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Paiskolenko tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Raines is in Paiskolenko's guard.
Raines throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paiskolenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Paiskolenko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Raines. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Raines postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Raines wants to pass the guard but Paiskolenko is keeping the position.
Raines drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Raines as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Paiskolenko screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Raines! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Reno Raines!
In his post fight interview, Reno Raines started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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