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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joao Ribeiro Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaakko Savolainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ribeiro Da Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Soulfly - Pain. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jaakko Savolainen enters the cage!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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TWGC Champion
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joao Ribeiro Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaakko Savolainen!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savolainen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ribeiro Da Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
Savolainen throws the left hand but Ribeiro Da Silva avoids the punch easily.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses the shot to the body.
Savolainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Savolainen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've been told by Ribeiro Da Silva's head coaches at Kebab House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ribeiro Da Silva staying out of range there.
No luck for Savolainen with that takedown attempt.
Ribeiro Da Silva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Savolainen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Savolainen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savolainen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Savolainen trying to control from half guard but Ribeiro Da Silva is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro Da Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Savolainen.
Savolainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Savolainen is trying to control the action in half guard but Ribeiro Da Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Savolainen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Savolainen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Savolainen throwing shots but Ribeiro Da Silva is blocking nicely.
Savolainen thows a huge punch but Ribeiro Da Silva dodges it nicely.
Ribeiro Da Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Savolainen.
Savolainen throwing shots but Ribeiro Da Silva is blocking nicely.
Savolainen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro Da Silva is looking to escape.
Savolainen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Savolainen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Savolainen tries to pass to full mount but Ribeiro Da Silva defends it.
Savolainen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Savolainen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Savolainen trying to control the pace.
Savolainen working over Ribeiro Da Silva with some ground and pound. Ribeiro Da Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savolainen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro Da Silva controlling the position for now.
Ribeiro Da Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Savolainen.
Savolainen throwing shots but Ribeiro Da Silva is blocking nicely.
Ribeiro Da Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Savolainen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ribeiro Da Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Savolainen.
Savolainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Savolainen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ribeiro Da Silva defending well though.
Ribeiro Da Silva keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Savolainen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ribeiro Da Silva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro Da Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Savolainen.
Ribeiro Da Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Savolainen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ribeiro Da Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Savolainen.
Savolainen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Savolainen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ribeiro Da Silva defending well though.
Savolainen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savolainen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savolainen is trying to control the action in half guard but Ribeiro Da Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ribeiro Da Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Savolainen on the ground.
Ribeiro Da Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakko Savolainen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Savolainen fails to land the takedown.
Savolainen shoots in for a takedown but Ribeiro Da Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ribeiro Da Silva jabs Savolainen right on the nose. Savolainen blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Jaakko Savolainen has been cut.
Jaakko Savolainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Savolainen blocks a head kick by Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Savolainen.
Joao Ribeiro Da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaakko Savolainen.
Ribeiro Da Silva motions for Savolainen to come forward. Ribeiro Da Silva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ribeiro Da Silva slips under a jab.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva scores with a nice right hand.
Ribeiro Da Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ribeiro Da Silva wants it to stay on the feet.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses with a body shot.
Savolainen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ribeiro Da Silva's waist but Ribeiro Da Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Savolainen off to one side.
Nice straight punches there by Ribeiro Da Silva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ribeiro Da Silva.
Savolainen misses with a double jab
and Ribeiro Da Silva counters with a big head kick but Savolainen shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savolainen tries for a takedown but Ribeiro Da Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ribeiro Da Silva dips to his left and cracks Savolainen with an uppercut!
Savolainen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ribeiro Da Silva sprawls well. Ribeiro Da Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Savolainen gets slowly back to his feet.
Savolainen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ribeiro Da Silva is fending him off so far but Savolainen persists. Nope, Ribeiro Da Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Ribeiro Da Silva connects with a high kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a head kick but Savolainen moves out of range.
Joao Ribeiro Da Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva leaves Savolainen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Savolainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ribeiro Da Silva stuffs the takedown.
Ribeiro Da Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ribeiro Da Silva. That's going to slow Savolainen down.
That kick from Ribeiro Da Silva tenderised Savolainen's leg. Savolainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Savolainen misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savolainen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice takedown defense from Ribeiro Da Silva. No joy for Savolainen on that attempt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ribeiro Da Silva.
Savolainen is breathing heavily.
Savolainen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ribeiro Da Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Savolainen somewhat.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Savolainen. That did some damage!
Savolainen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ribeiro Da Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
Ribeiro Da Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ribeiro Da Silva wants it to stay on the feet.
Savolainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ribeiro Da Silva defending well as Savolainen loads up on a big left hand.
A lazy left from Ribeiro Da Silva finds it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Savolainen.
Savolainen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ribeiro Da Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro Da Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Savolainen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Savolainen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ribeiro Da Silva scores with a jab to the head.
Ribeiro Da Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Savolainen's calf.
A solid body kick from Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva slips under a jab from Savolainen.
Savolainen dives in and grabs Ribeiro Da Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ribeiro Da Silva pushes down on Savolainen's head and hops out.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ribeiro Da Silva.
Savolainen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Savolainen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Savolainen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands with a slapping head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ribeiro Da Silva.
Savolainen blocks a head kick by Ribeiro Da Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savolainen throws a shot from downtown. Ribeiro Da Silva moves away and avoids it.
Ribeiro Da Silva cracks Savolainen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ribeiro Da Silva scores with a kick to the midsection.
Savolainen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ribeiro Da Silva sprawls well. Ribeiro Da Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Savolainen gets slowly back to his feet.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses with a head kick.
Savolainen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ribeiro Da Silva counters with an outside leg kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ribeiro Da Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Savolainen shoots in but no luck this time.
Joao Ribeiro Da Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands with a nice body kick.
Savolainen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ribeiro Da Silva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ribeiro Da Silva is looking to slow Savolainen down with leg kicks.
Ribeiro Da Silva scores with a jab. Savolainen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Savolainen avoids the head kick by Ribeiro Da Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Ribeiro Da Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaakko Savolainen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Savolainen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ribeiro Da Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Savolainen somewhat.
Savolainen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Savolainen moves out of range easily.
Savolainen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Ribeiro Da Silva counter with a right hand.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big left from Savolainen misses.
Savolainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ribeiro Da Silva.
A jab from Ribeiro Da Silva finds it's way through Savolainen's defenses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Savolainen.
Joao Ribeiro Da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaakko Savolainen.
A jab from Savolainen misses.
Ribeiro Da Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ribeiro Da Silva stuns Savolainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Savolainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ribeiro Da Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ribeiro Da Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands a front kick.
Savolainen shoots in but no luck this time.
Savolainen throws a hook but Ribeiro Da Silva blocks it.
Savolainen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ribeiro Da Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ribeiro Da Silva keeps Savolainen at a distance using the push kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a front kick that sends Savolainen stumbling back into the cage.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a head kick that Savolainen semi-blocks.
Savolainen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ribeiro Da Silva but Ribeiro Da Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Savolainen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ribeiro Da Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Savolainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands with a cross.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savolainen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ribeiro Da Silva thuds his shin into the meat of Savolainen's side.
Savolainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ribeiro Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ribeiro Da Silva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ribeiro Da Silva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Savolainen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Savolainen is defended easily by Ribeiro Da Silva.
Savolainen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ribeiro Da Silva but Ribeiro Da Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ribeiro Da Silva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ribeiro Da Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Savolainen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ribeiro Da Silva swivels and escapes.
Ribeiro Da Silva moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savolainen shoots for a takedown but Ribeiro Da Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Savolainen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands a high kick!
Savolainen missing with a left hand there. Ribeiro Da Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ribeiro Da Silva punishes Savolainen's body with a nice straight punch.
Ribeiro Da Silva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ribeiro Da Silva - that will leave a mark!
Savolainen shoots in looking for a takedown. Ribeiro Da Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Savolainen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ribeiro Da Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ribeiro Da Silva.
Savolainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a head kick but Savolainen moves out of range.
A jab from Ribeiro Da Silva finds it's way through Savolainen's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribeiro Da Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Savolainen.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savolainen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Savolainen shoots for a double leg takedown but Ribeiro Da Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Savolainen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ribeiro Da Silva. Savolainen shrugs it off though.
Savolainen has a takedown stuffed.
Ribeiro Da Silva lets loose with a powerful body kick. Savolainen will feel that in the morning.
Ribeiro Da Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savolainen can do to turn this around?
Savolainen moves forwards but Ribeiro Da Silva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Savolainen throws a right hand that misses
and Ribeiro Da Silva counters with an outside leg kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Savolainen's head.
That has opened up Jaakko Savolainen's cut even more.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Savolainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ribeiro Da Silva thows a body kick. Savolainen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Savolainen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ribeiro Da Silva lands a jab to Savolainen's midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Ribeiro Da Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ribeiro Da Silva has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Ribeiro Da Silva!
After winning the bout, Joao Ribeiro Da Silva thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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