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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nyyrikki Takaraivo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batista Da Silva's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pride Theme. Nyyrikki Takaraivo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva's chin.
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208 lbs
31 - 26 - 0 |
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220 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Nyyrikki Takaraivo!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Takaraivo as Batista Da Silva shoots in.
Batista Da Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Batista Da Silva swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Batista Da Silva shoots for a takedown but Takaraivo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Batista Da Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Batista Da Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batista Da Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Takaraivo, looking for a takedown. Batista Da Silva pushes Takaraivo against the cage but Takaraivo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Batista Da Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Takaraivo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Batista Da Silva somewhat.
Takaraivo scores with a head kick. Batista Da Silva tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Batista Da Silva does it's job there.
Takaraivo ducks under a wild hook from Batista Da Silva.
Takaraivo is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Takaraivo is looking to score with low kicks.
Batista Da Silva misses with a looping left.
Batista Da Silva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Takaraivo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nyyrikki Takaraivo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista Da Silva dives in and grabs Takaraivo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Takaraivo pushes down on Batista Da Silva's head and hops out.
Takaraivo swings for the body but Batista Da Silva moves out of range.
Batista Da Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takaraivo throws a head kick that misses.
Takaraivo tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takaraivo.
Batista Da Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Takaraivo's waist but Takaraivo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Batista Da Silva off to one side.
Batista Da Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Takaraivo leaves Batista Da Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Takaraivo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Takaraivo moves into range and clinches up with Batista Da Silva.
Batista Da Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Batista Da Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takaraivo pinned against the cage. Takaraivo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Batista Da Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takaraivo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batista Da Silva keeps Takaraivo at a distance using the push kick.
Batista Da Silva scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takaraivo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Batista Da Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Takaraivo swivels and escapes.
Batista Da Silva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Batista Da Silva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Takaraivo under the eye.
Takaraivo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Batista Da Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Takaraivo avoids it really well and circles away.
Takaraivo throws a head kick but Batista Da Silva moves out of range.
Batista Da Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice body kick from Takaraivo.
Takaraivo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Takaraivo.
Batista Da Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takaraivo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takaraivo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Batista Da Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Batista Da Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takaraivo pinned against the cage. Takaraivo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Batista Da Silva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Takaraivo.
Takaraivo tries a head kick but it misses.
A left and a right from Takaraivo both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva has been cut.
Takaraivo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Batista Da Silva under the eye.
Takaraivo has managed to clinch.
Batista Da Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Batista Da Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Takaraivo tries to avoid it but Batista Da Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Takaraivo to the ground. Takaraivo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Takaraivo is looking for the big counter here.
A head kick misses from Takaraivo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takaraivo darts in trying to clinch
and Batista Da Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batista Da Silva lands a jab-cross combination.
Takaraivo throws a sloppy head kick and Batista Da Silva moves out of range easily.
Batista Da Silva moves out of range as Takaraivo throws a body kick.
Batista Da Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Takaraivo throws a wild body kick that Batista Da Silva sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Batista Da Silva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Takaraivo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takaraivo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Batista Da Silva if he has to take too many more of those.
Takaraivo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Batista Da Silva blocks a head kick by Takaraivo.
Takaraivo connects with a leg kick. Batista Da Silva looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Takaraivo.
Batista Da Silva misses with a head kick.
Batista Da Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Batista Da Silva 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nyyrikki Takaraivo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Batista Da Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takaraivo throws a fast counter high kick but Batista Da Silva manages to duck under it in time.
Batista Da Silva blocks a head kick by Takaraivo.
Batista Da Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Takaraivo tries to avoid it but Batista Da Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Takaraivo to the ground. Takaraivo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nyyrikki Takaraivo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from Takaraivo. No joy for Batista Da Silva on that attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Takaraivo, right into the meat.
Takaraivo thumps Batista Da Silva with a low kick.
Batista Da Silva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Takaraivo gets tackled into the cage by Batista Da Silva. Batista Da Silva maintains the clinch.
Batista Da Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takaraivo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Batista Da Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Takaraivo's shoulder, as Takaraivo tries to avoid the shot.
Batista Da Silva is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takaraivo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Batista Da Silva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Batista Da Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Takaraivo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick misses from Takaraivo.
Batista Da Silva throwing a counter right hand but Takaraivo manages to avoid it.
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!
Takaraivo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Batista Da Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Batista Da Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takaraivo lands a nice looking body shot.
Batista Da Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Batista Da Silva.
Batista Da Silva blocks a head kick by Takaraivo.
Batista Da Silva appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Takaraivo.
A thudding body kick lands there by Takaraivo!
Batista Da Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Takaraivo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Batista Da Silva blocks it well.
Takaraivo looks for the body kick but Batista Da Silva saw that one coming.
Batista Da Silva is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Takaraivo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Takaraivo has Batista Da Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Takaraivo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takaraivo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takaraivo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takaraivo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Batista Da Silva connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Takaraivo scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takaraivo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Takaraivo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Takaraivo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Takaraivo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takaraivo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Takaraivo blocks a head kick by Batista Da Silva.
Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takaraivo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takaraivo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Batista Da Silva.
Takaraivo throws a counter combo.
Batista Da Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takaraivo takes the fight into the clinch.
Batista Da Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Takaraivo just stands there and leans against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Takaraivo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Batista Da Silva is trying to pull guard but Takaraivo has him pressed against the cage.
Takaraivo breaks from the clinch.
Takaraivo tries a head kick but it misses.
Batista Da Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Batista Da Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Takaraivo lands a big head kick that sends Batista Da Silva tumbling to the mat! Takaraivo takes a step backwards and waves Batista Da Silva back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Batista Da Silva is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takaraivo moves away from the strike by Batista Da Silva.
As Batista Da Silva backs off Takaraivo throws a huge counter combo but Batista Da Silva manages to avoid it all.
Batista Da Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Takaraivo avoids it really well and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takaraivo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Batista Da Silva if he has to take too many more of those.
Takaraivo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Batista Da Silva was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Takaraivo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takaraivo rushes Batista Da Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Takaraivo has Batista Da Silva pressed against the cage, preventing Batista Da Silva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Takaraivo working hard to break the clinch.
Takaraivo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nyyrikki Takaraivo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva's cut.
That's time! Batista Da Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Takaraivo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Batista Da Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takaraivo wants to clinch up but Batista Da Silva keeps it at a distance.
Batista Da Silva dives in and grabs Takaraivo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Takaraivo pushes down on Batista Da Silva's head and hops out.
Batista Da Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takaraivo follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Takaraivo clinches with his opponent.
Takaraivo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Batista Da Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takaraivo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Takaraivo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Takaraivo misses.
Takaraivo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Batista Da Silva avoids the head kick by Takaraivo.
Takaraivo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Batista Da Silva's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Takaraivo looks to land a body kick but Batista Da Silva moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista Da Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Takaraivo tries to avoid it but Batista Da Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Takaraivo to the ground. Takaraivo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Batista Da Silva cracks Takaraivo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Batista Da Silva throws a wild body kick that Takaraivo sees coming a mile off.
Batista Da Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Takaraivo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Takaraivo.
Batista Da Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Takaraivo avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batista Da Silva misses with the combination.
Batista Da Silva dives in and grabs Takaraivo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Takaraivo pushes down on Batista Da Silva's head and hops out.
Takaraivo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Batista Da Silva swings widly with a right hand
and Takaraivo counters with a crisp one two that drops Batista Da Silva! Takaraivo thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Batista Da Silva to his feet! Batista Da Silva is in big trouble!
Oh Batista Da Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Batista Da Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Takaraivo moves out of range easily.
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!
Takaraivo connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Batista Da Silva to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Takaraivo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nyyrikki Takaraivo!
A relieved looking Nyyrikki Takaraivo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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hype
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