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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kuiskaaja Rajala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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173 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong |
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kuiskaaja Rajala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fernando Silva!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rajala stuffs the takedown.
Silva dives in and grabs Rajala's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rajala pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kuiskaaja Rajala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Silva.
Rajala stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rajala wants it to stay on the feet.
Rajala gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Silva to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Silva content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva stands and throws Rajala's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Silva is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Rajala is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Silva in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernando Silva has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Rajala sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Rajala, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Rajala against the cage but Rajala circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Silva darts in looking for a takedown but Rajala gets double underhooks and turns Silva into the cage.
Rajala has Silva pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rajala pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Silva tumbling to the mat - Rajala dives into Silva's guard.
Silva controlling Rajala's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rajala manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rajala wants to stand but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva advances to half guard.
Well, if Silva is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rajala is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Silva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Silva misses with a takedown
and Rajala counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Silva pulls Rajala in close to prevent any damage.
Rajala won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Silva managing to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Our spies down at at Island Top Team inform us that Silva has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rajala wants to get up but he can't break Silva's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rajala stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rajala wants it to stay on the feet.
Rajala stuffs the takedown.
Kuiskaaja Rajala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Silva.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Rajala shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
Rajala stuffs the takedown.
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Silva is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva looks for a takedown but Rajala sprawls well.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rajala circles away.
Silva scores with a takedown into Rajala's guard.
Silva engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rajala is keeping the position for now.
Silva won't allow Rajala to get back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Silva content to stall in guard here.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Fernando Silva hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva fails with the takedown
and Rajala counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rajala wants to get up but he can't break Silva's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Silva is controlling Rajala's posture.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rajala would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Silva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fernando Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Silva shoots in and drives through. Rajala sprawls well.
Silva darts in looking for a takedown but Rajala gets double underhooks and turns Silva into the cage.
Silva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rajala fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kuiskaaja Rajala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Silva.
Silva dives in and grabs Rajala's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rajala pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rajala as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rajala counters with a shoot takedown. Silva fights it but they end up in guard.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva pulls Rajala in to control the position.
Rajala would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rajala definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Silva has Rajala pulled in close to control his posture.
Silva 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.
Silva trying to control the position here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Fernando Silva wasn't active enough on the ground.
Silva shoots and misses
and Rajala counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Silva!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva struggling a bit here.
Silva might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rajala haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rajala wants to stand but Silva has his arm trapped.
Silva is trying to control Rajala's posture but Rajala avoids it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rajala wants to stand but Silva has his arm trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Rajala wants to stand but Silva has his arm trapped.
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Rajala keeps moving and retains side control.
Rajala tries to stand but Silva is controlling his head.
Silva tries to buck Rajala off but Rajala is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Silva holds on to Rajala's head and controls the position momentarily.
Silva is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rajala tries to stand but can't do so whilst Silva controls his leg.
Silva keeping control of the position.
Kuiskaaja Rajala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fernando Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fernando Silva.
I've got Silva winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fernando Silva!
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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
36% |
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