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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arvi Rausku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Werkka Easterlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rausku comes to the cage accompanied by Notkea Rotta - Taas Lähtee Taju . Easterlund has chosen Harbinger of Sorrow as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Arvi Rausku has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Arvi Rausku seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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190 lbs
26 - 43 - 1 |
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196 lbs
17 - 19 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent grappler
World class MT
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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
26 - 43 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Arvi Rausku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Werkka Easterlund!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Easterlund closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rausku circles away.
Rausku throws a right and a left that Easterlund avoids nicely.
Easterlund lands a nice looking body shot.
Rausku gets caught napping as Easterlund dives in and scores a takedown. Rausku manages to retain guard.
Easterlund pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rausku is keeping the position for now.
Easterlund has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Irish Collar-and-Elbow Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Easterlund throwing strikes from guard but Rausku blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Easterlund drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rausku dives on top into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Easterlund is looking for a triangle but Rausku pushes his legs off easily.
Easterlund lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Easterlund has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rausku is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Easterlund trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Easterlund throws a big right hand that misses.
Rausku keeping moving, preventing Easterlund from controlling successfully.
Easterlund is working Rausku over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Easterlund throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Easterlund throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rausku has his foot on Easterlund's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Easterlund works his way back into a safe position though.
Easterlund trying to control the position from guard on top but Rausku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Easterlund throws a big elbow that misses.
Easterlund keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rausku's head.
Rausku pulls Easterlund in to control the position.
Easterlund is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Easterlund gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Easterlund throws a series of punches but Rausku moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Easterlund.
Rausku is looking to counter punch.
Easterlund rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rausku moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Easterlund lands a left and a right that sends Rausku crashing to the canvas! Easterlund dives into mount looking to finish!
Rausku is rocked!
It looks like Arvi Rausku has been cut.
Easterlund working Rausku over with strikes here.
Oh Rausku is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rausku is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Team Finland that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Easterlund softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Rausku is out cold! Easterlund jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Werkka Easterlund!
A victorious Werkka Easterlund thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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