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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Massa Hurmaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Itshak Rabinovitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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197 lbs
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194 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Massa Hurmaaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Itshak Rabinovitch!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurmaaja shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rabinovitch as he jumps to the side.
Rabinovitch shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hurmaaja drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rabinovitch struggling a bit here.
Hurmaaja creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hurmaaja tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hurmaaja has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hurmaaja is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rabinovitch is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabinovitch avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hurmaaja.
Hurmaaja lands an elbow.
Rabinovitch tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hurmaaja wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hurmaaja has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabinovitch pushes Hurmaaja away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hurmaaja gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hurmaaja landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hurmaaja tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rabinovitch is looking to regain half guard here but Hurmaaja keeps moving and retains side control.
Rabinovitch managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hurmaaja.
Hurmaaja is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rabinovitch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hurmaaja is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rabinovitch is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rabinovitch struggling a bit here.
Hurmaaja cracks Rabinovitch with a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabinovitch struggling a bit here.
Hurmaaja trying to control the action but Rabinovitch is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hurmaaja is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rabinovitch has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hurmaaja postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rabinovitch pushes Hurmaaja away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hurmaaja gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hurmaaja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rabinovitch keeps working.
Hurmaaja prevents Rabinovitch from escaping the position.
Rabinovitch is not content to let Hurmaaja control the position.
Hurmaaja is trying to get an arm triangle but Rabinovitch is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabinovitch tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hurmaaja wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rabinovitch gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hurmaaja is trying to control the action in half guard but Rabinovitch is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hurmaaja stops Rabinovitch from getting back to his feet.
Hurmaaja is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hurmaaja is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rabinovitch wants to get back to full guard.
Hurmaaja is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rabinovitch is just riding it out for now. Hurmaaja eventually gives up the hold.
Rabinovitch tries to roll over but Hurmaaja keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabinovitch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hurmaaja.
Rabinovitch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hurmaaja. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rabinovitch tries to kick Hurmaaja off but Hurmaaja keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rabinovitch is defending against the submission attempts here by Hurmaaja.
Hurmaaja working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rabinovitch is trying to control but can't.
Hurmaaja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rabinovitch sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hurmaaja perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hurmaaja trying to pass the guard but Rabinovitch defending well.
Hurmaaja is trying to control. Rabinovitch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Massa Hurmaaja dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hurmaaja shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rabinovitch's guard.
Rabinovitch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hurmaaja is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rabinovitch can do to turn this around?
Hurmaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Rabinovitch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hurmaaja is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rabinovitch is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rabinovitch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hurmaaja wants to control from the top but Rabinovitch keeps moving.
Rabinovitch has momentary wrist control but Hurmaaja slips an elbow through the middle.
Rabinovitch has control of Hurmaaja's left arm, preventing Hurmaaja from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurmaaja lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hurmaaja tries to free his leg and advance position but Rabinovitch is retaining full guard.
Hurmaaja with a nice head shot there.
Hurmaaja is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rabinovitch is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hurmaaja presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurmaaja tries to pull guard but Rabinovitch holds him up against the cage and eventually Hurmaaja drops back down to his feet.
Hurmaaja tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rabinovitch smiles and moves away.
Rabinovitch has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hurmaaja is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Itshak Rabinovitch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rabinovitch moves out of range of the strikes.
Rabinovitch steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hurmaaja.
Hurmaaja darts in looking for a takedown but Rabinovitch gets double underhooks and turns Hurmaaja into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Massa Hurmaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hurmaaja fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rabinovitch avoids it really well and circles away.
Rabinovitch steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hurmaaja.
Hurmaaja shoots in for a double leg but Rabinovitch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rabinovitch tries to counter with a clinch but Hurmaaja shakes him off and moves away.
Hurmaaja scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hurmaaja wants to free his trapped foot but Rabinovitch is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rabinovitch keeping control of the position.
Rabinovitch wants to improve his position but Hurmaaja is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabinovitch trying to hold on to Hurmaaja's head to control him but Hurmaaja postures up.
Massa Hurmaaja overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rabinovitch wants to control but Hurmaaja passes into side.
Hurmaaja working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hurmaaja in side control, throwing shots but Rabinovitch defends.
The strikes coming from Hurmaaja are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hurmaaja misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hurmaaja is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rabinovitch has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hurmaaja working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rabinovitch can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurmaaja scores with punches from side control.
Rabinovitch is looking to regain half guard here but Hurmaaja keeps moving and retains side control.
Hurmaaja staying calm.
Hurmaaja tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hurmaaja has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rabinovitch wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hurmaaja is working Rabinovitch over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hurmaaja tries for a kimura but Rabinovitch is defending well.
Rabinovitch is trying to control Hurmaaja's posture but Hurmaaja avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurmaaja is trying to get an arm triangle but Rabinovitch is defending well.
Hurmaaja looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rabinovitch wants to get back to his feet.
Rabinovitch is not content to let Hurmaaja control the position.
Rabinovitch is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hurmaaja tries for a kimura but Rabinovitch is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Massa Hurmaaja dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hurmaaja ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rabinovitch moves away.
Rabinovitch wants to counter with a clinch but Hurmaaja pushes him away.
Hurmaaja manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rabinovitch on his heels. He'll look to pass Rabinovitch's guard now, I'm sure.
Hurmaaja passes Rabinovitch's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rabinovitch is looking to improve his position.
Rabinovitch trying to hold on to Hurmaaja's head to control him but Hurmaaja postures up.
Rabinovitch tries to roll over but Hurmaaja keeps him under control.
Rabinovitch slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurmaaja wants to control from the top but Rabinovitch keeps moving.
Hurmaaja is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hurmaaja is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hurmaaja missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurmaaja postures up.
Rabinovitch wants to get back to his feet but Hurmaaja is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hurmaaja scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hurmaaja chips away with some ground and pound.
Hurmaaja is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rabinovitch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rabinovitch wants to stand but Hurmaaja is controlling the position.
Rabinovitch keeping moving, preventing Hurmaaja from controlling successfully.
Rabinovitch looking for a sweep. Not yet Rabinovitch, not yet.
Rabinovitch is looking to stand up but Hurmaaja isn't so interested in that idea.
Hurmaaja landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabinovitch keeping moving, preventing Hurmaaja from controlling successfully.
Rabinovitch can't keep his opponent in guard - Hurmaaja advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rabinovitch is trying to stand.
Hurmaaja seems to be looking for submissions.
Rabinovitch has one foot on Hurmaaja's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Hurmaaja looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rabinovitch is fending him off so far but Hurmaaja persists. Nope, Rabinovitch circles away and we're back to standing.
Rabinovitch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hurmaaja.
Hurmaaja fails with a takedown attempt.
Rabinovitch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Massa Hurmaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hurmaaja shoots in but Rabinovitch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rabinovitch steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hurmaaja.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurmaaja fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It seemed like Rabinovitch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hurmaaja fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rabinovitch avoids it really well and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rabinovitch! But no joy.
Hurmaaja misses with a takedown
and Rabinovitch counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Massa Hurmaaja has been cut.
Hurmaaja tries to clinch up.
Rabinovitch counters with a body kick.
Rabinovitch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hurmaaja throws a shot from downtown. Rabinovitch moves away and avoids it.
Hurmaaja scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hurmaaja works his way into side control.
Rabinovitch tries to improve position but can't.
Itshak Rabinovitch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabinovitch keeps trying to improve his position.
Hurmaaja has hold of Rabinovitch's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Rabinovitch tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hurmaaja cranks the arm and Rabinovitch screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Rabinovitch, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Massa Hurmaaja!
After winning the bout, Massa Hurmaaja 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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RATING
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