Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HZN 12 Ivanovic v Nomura
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Rauta throws a big shot that misses.
Metharom swings for the body but Rauta moves out of range.
Rauta misses with a looping left.
Metharom throws the left hand but Rauta avoids the punch easily.
Metharom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rauta.
Rauta staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Rauta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rauta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rauta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rauta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rauta throws a big shot that misses.
Metharom throws a jab when Rauta was well out of range.
Rauta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Metharom.
Rauta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rauta misses with a right hand
and Metharom counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Metharom misses the target.
Rauta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab, jab by Rauta - just one landing.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rauta misses with a right hand
and Metharom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Nyrkki Rauta has been cut.
Metharom moves away from the strike by Rauta. #T1#
Metharom misses with a hook.
Rauta swings widly with a right hand
enabling Metharom to counter with a crisp jab.
Metharom connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab, jab by Rauta - just one landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Rauta. That snapped Metharom's head back.
Rauta cracks Metharom with an open hand slap.
Rauta jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Metharom.
Metharom shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rauta takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rauta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Metharom to counter with a crisp jab.
Rauta looks to throw the jab but Metharom is out of range.
Metharom slips a jab from Rauta.
Metharom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rauta.
Rauta slips a jab from Metharom.
Metharom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Metharom scores with the left hand. Rauta knows he should have avoided that one.
Metharom throws a lazy right hand but Rauta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Metharom slips a jab and a cross from Rauta. #T2#
Rauta misses with a series of wild punches.
Rauta lands with an overhand left.
Rauta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Metharom.
Metharom blocks a leg kick.
Metharom has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rauta is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rauta throws a jab but it's blocked by Metharom.
Metharom throws out a counter right but Rauta avoids it with no problem.
Rauta moves out of range as Metharom strikes.
Rauta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rauta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Metharom.
Metharom fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rauta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Metharom circles away quickly and effectively.
Rauta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Rauta misses.
Rauta missing with a left hand there. Metharom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Metharom swings for the body but Rauta moves out of range.
Metharom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rauta looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Metharom lands a jab-cross combination.
Rauta scores with a nice strike.#T3#
Metharom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Metharom doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rauta looks to land a body kick but Metharom moved away.
Metharom throws a lazy right hand but Rauta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rauta takes a jab right on the kisser.
Metharom slips under a jab.
Rauta with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Metharom to score with a decent uppercut.
Rauta misses with a left hand
and Metharom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses.
Metharom fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rauta on the side of the head.
Metharom blocks a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rauta darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Metharom staying out of range there.
Metharom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Metharom turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rauta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rauta throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Metharom counter with a right hand.
Rauta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donk. Metharom catches Rauta right on the button with a cross.
Metharom on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T4#
Metharom drops his hands momentarily and Rauta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A swing and a miss from Metharom.
Metharom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rauta.
Metharom moves away from the strike by Rauta.
Rauta misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Metharom was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Metharom throws a jab but it's blocked by Rauta.
Rauta slips a jab from Metharom.
A slow jab from Rauta misses its intended target.
Rauta misses with a straight left.
Metharom moves out of range as Rauta strikes.
Rauta scores with the left hand. Metharom knows he should have avoided that one.
Rauta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Metharom.
Metharom looks to score with a jab to the body but Rauta is just out of range.
A combination from Rauta does no damage.
Metharom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rauta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rauta loads up on a big right hand but Metharom slips the punch.
Rauta looks to throw the jab but Metharom is out of range.
Metharom swings for the body but Rauta moves out of range.
Metharom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rauta.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nyrkki Rauta will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nyrkki Rauta's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rauta moves out of range of the strikes.
Metharom scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Metharom misses with a body shot.
Metharom scores with a hook.
Metharom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rauta.
Metharom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rauta.
Rauta throwing a counter right hand but Metharom manages to avoid it.
Metharom connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rauta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rauta throws a jab but it's blocked by Metharom.
Metharom throws a looping overhand right but Rauta ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Rauta lands an impressive looking overhand right. Metharom doesn't seem phased though.
Rauta scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Metharom connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rauta throws a left and a right that both miss
and Metharom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rauta throws a looping overhand right but Metharom ducks down to avoid it.
Rauta looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Metharom fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rauta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Metharom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rauta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Metharom.
Metharom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Metharom ducks under a wild hook from Rauta.#T1#
Metharom throws a jab but it's blocked by Rauta.
Metharom misses the jab.
Metharom looks to throw the jab but Rauta is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Rauta misses the target.
Rauta lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rauta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Metharom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rauta.
Nice defenses there by Rauta.
Metharom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Metharom moves out of range of the strikes.
Rauta getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rauta misses with a left hand
enabling Metharom to counter with a crisp jab.
Rauta throws a head kick but Metharom moves out of range.
Metharom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Metharom throws a hook to the side of Rauta's head but Rauta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Metharom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rauta throws out the jab.
Rauta misses with a looping left.
Metharom lands with a hook. Rauta tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rauta misses with a looping left.
Metharom misses with a straight left. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rauta throws out a loose jab but Metharom uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Rauta misses the target.
Metharom steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Metharom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rauta throws out the jab.
Metharom slips a straight right by Rauta.
Metharom moves out of range as Rauta throws a body kick.
Rauta throws a jab but it's blocked by Metharom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Metharom blocks the body kick.
Metharom just misses with a punch to the body.
Metharom staying out of range there.
Rauta throws an overhand right that lands on Metharom's shoulder, as Metharom tries to avoid the shot.
Rauta misses the jab.
Rauta moves away from the strike by Metharom.
Metharom scores with a hook.
Rauta throws out a loose jab but Metharom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rauta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rauta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Metharom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rauta throws a poor cross that misses
and Metharom counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Metharom misses. #T3#
Rauta misses with an uppercut.
Rauta throws the left hand but Metharom avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Rauta misses its intended target.
Rauta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Metharom counters with a stiff right hand.
Metharom has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rauta finds it's way round the side to connect with Metharom's head.
Rauta lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Metharom lands a glancing blow to the side of Rauta's head.
Metharom connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Metharom lands the left hand.
Somporn Metharom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Rauta misses its intended target.
Metharom looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rauta misses with a looping right.
Rauta ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
Rauta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Metharom.
Metharom missing with a left hand there. Rauta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metharom throws a sloppy head kick and Rauta moves out of range easily.
Metharom's corner calls for a 1-2. Metharom obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rauta lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Metharom misses with a hook.#T4#
Rauta throws the left hand but Metharom avoids the punch easily.
Rauta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Metharom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rauta throws an overhand right that lands on Metharom's shoulder, as Metharom tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Metharom releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Metharom slips under a jab.
Nyrkki Rauta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rauta misses with a straight left.
Rauta looks to land a right hand but Metharom moved out of range.
Metharom throws out a counter right but Rauta avoids it with no problem.
Rauta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Metharom counters with a straight right hand.
Metharom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rauta's head.
Rauta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Metharom.
Metharom misses with a hook. Rauta ducked under it nicely.
Rauta throws an overhand right that lands on Metharom's shoulder, as Metharom tries to avoid the shot.
Rauta misses with a looping left.
Good standup being displayed there by Metharom as he connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rauta throws an overhand right that lands on Metharom's shoulder, as Metharom tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Metharom does it's job there.
Rauta misses with an uppercut. Metharom saw that one coming.
Rauta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Rauta misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Somporn Metharom will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nyrkki Rauta's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Metharom scores with a nice right hand.
Rauta throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rauta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rauta throws the left hand but Metharom avoids the punch easily.
Rauta throws an overhand right that lands on Metharom's shoulder, as Metharom tries to avoid the shot.
Metharom takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rauta slips a jab from Metharom.
Metharom throws an overhand right that lands on Rauta's shoulder, as Rauta tries to avoid the shot.
Metharom blocks the body kick.
Rauta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Metharom.
Metharom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Metharom lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rauta throws a jab when Metharom was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rauta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Metharom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rauta.
A little jabbing left from Metharom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rauta throws a jab but it's blocked by Metharom.
Metharom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rauta was well out of range. Poor timing from Metharom.
Rauta swings widly with a right hand
and Metharom counters with a nice body shot.
Rauta lands with a cross. #T1#
Rauta throws out a loose jab but Metharom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Metharom swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rauta counters with a two punch combo.
Rauta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Metharom.
Rauta misses with a hook
and Metharom counters with a stiff right hand.
Rauta looks to land a right hand but Metharom moved out of range.
A punch combination from Rauta misses.
Rauta throws an overhand right that lands on Metharom's shoulder, as Metharom tries to avoid the shot.
Rauta misses with a straight left.
Rauta lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Metharom cracks Rauta with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Metharom throws a good cross that connects.
Metharom connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rauta's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Metharom.#ROC2#Rauta is rocked!
Rauta blocks a head kick by Metharom.
Oh Rauta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Metharom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rauta seems to have got his legs back now.
Metharom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Metharom scores with a jab to the jaw.
Metharom slips under a jab.#T2#
A big right from Metharom misses.
Rauta misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Rauta misses its intended target.
Metharom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rauta.
Metharom swings for the body but Rauta moves out of range.
Rauta throws a jab but it's blocked by Metharom.
Rauta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rauta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Metharom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Metharom on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rauta takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Metharom moves out of range as Rauta strikes.
The crowd cheers as Metharom lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rauta doesn't seem phased though.
Nice defenses there by Metharom.
A big right from Metharom misses.
Rauta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Metharom makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Metharom scores with a nice strike.
Metharom lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Rauta misses with a straight left.
Metharom lands a really nice looking cross but Rauta seems unphased.
Nice defenses there by Metharom.
A slow jab from Metharom misses its intended target.
Rauta misses with a looping left.
Metharom slips under a jab from Rauta.
Metharom connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rauta takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Metharom cracks Rauta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rauta connects with a right hand. Metharom shakes it off.
Metharom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Metharom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rauta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Metharom counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rauta thinking.
Metharom misses with a hook. Rauta ducked under it nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Metharom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metharom moves out of range of the strikes.
Rauta takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rauta misses with a straight right. #T4#
Metharom takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Metharom scores with a punch to the head.
Metharom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rauta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Metharom.
Rauta takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big left from Rauta misses.
Rauta throws a hook but Metharom avoids it easily.
Rauta doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Metharom thuds his right hand into Rauta's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice defenses there by Metharom.
Rauta misses with a hook
and Metharom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Metharom takes a swing at Rauta's ribcage but misses.
Rauta misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rauta takes one on the button.
Metharom slips a straight right by Rauta.
Metharom looks to land a left hand but Rauta moved out of range nicely.
Rauta looks to throw the jab but Metharom is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Somporn Metharom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Metharom has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Somporn Metharom!

Event: HZN 8 Bollomard v Hendrix
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Rauta.
Reyes tries to move into range but Rauta moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rauta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reyes.
Reyes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reyes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reyes scores with a jab to the head.
Rauta listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC2#Reyes is rocked!
Rauta buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oh Reyes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rauta lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Reyes head around and knocks him out cold! Rauta hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nyrkki Rauta!
Nyrkki Rauta really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conviction logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: SYN 1038 Choke vs Dinapoli
Date: Dec 01, 2023

#R1#
Lew fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lew lands a head shot.#CUT#It looks like Nyrkki Rauta has been cut.
Rauta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lew was well out of range. Poor timing from Rauta.
Lew feints and then cracks Rauta's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rauta down.
Rauta connects with a single shot there.
Nyrkki Rauta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy body kick from Rauta
and Lew counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lew looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lew punishes Rauta's body with a nice straight punch.
Lew misses with a double jab.
Lew steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rauta. That one must have hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rauta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lew.
Lew gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rauta.
Rauta moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick from Lew is predictable there
and Rauta counters with a straight right hand.
Rauta throws a leg kick
and Lew connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rauta tries a low kick but Lew avoids it.
Rauta looks to land a left hand but Lew moved out of range nicely.
Lew is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Rauta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lew.#KD#
Lew cracks Rauta with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rauta looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lew finish him?
Rauta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lew circles away quickly and effectively.#KD#
Lew cracks Rauta with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Lew has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rauta to stand back up!#ROC#Rauta is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Nyrkki Rauta's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rauta is aggressively charging in as Lew backs up avoiding any damage. Lew tosses out a jab and Rauta runs right into it face first! Rauta is out cold! Lew dropped down on all fours and is barking in Rauta's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Julius Lew!
An out of breath Julius Lew thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 1033 Obama vs Washington
Date: Nov 15, 2023

#R1#
Rauta takes a swing at McCarthy's ribcage but misses.
McCarthy avoids the head kick by Rauta.
Rauta takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McCarthy connects with a body shot that sends Rauta's belly button to the back.
McCarthy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rauta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That kick from Rauta tenderised McCarthy's leg. McCarthy is trying to keep his angry face on.
McCarthy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rauta thuds a left hand into McCarthy's body.
McCarthy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCarthy jabs Rauta to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rauta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCarthy.
Rauta throws the left hand but McCarthy avoids the punch easily.
A nice leg kick from Rauta, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rauta misses with an uppercut. McCarthy saw that one coming.
McCarthy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCarthy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
McCarthy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McCarthy lands in his opponent's guard.
McCarthy throws a strike but Rauta rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1#
McCarthy 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.
McCarthy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Rauta is trying to get back to full guard.
McCarthy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rauta defending well though.
McCarthy trying to control the action but Rauta is working from the bottom.
Rauta keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McCarthy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McCarthy working over Rauta with some ground and pound. Rauta looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rauta wants to improve his position but McCarthy is controlling well. #T2#
Nice strikes from McCarthy there.
McCarthy wants to control but Rauta is keeping him busy.
McCarthy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rauta is trying to control but can't.
McCarthy 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.
Rauta has hold of McCarthy's hands but McCarthy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McCarthy thows a huge punch but Rauta dodges it nicely.
McCarthy wants to pass to mount but Rauta is defending the position.
Rauta is trying to maintain the position but McCarthy is very close to passing his half guard.
McCarthy slips a nice elbow through Rauta's hands, connecting with Rauta's forehead.
McCarthy working Rauta over with strikes.
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!
McCarthy drops an elbow to the side of Rauta's head.
McCarthy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
McCarthy lands with a punch from half guard.
McCarthy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McCarthy is looking to take a break and control but Rauta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rauta manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McCarthy scoring with punches to the head and body.
McCarthy wants to pass the guard but Rauta is keeping the position.
McCarthy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McCarthy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McCarthy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCarthy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McCarthy throwing strikes but missing.
Rauta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCarthy's guard. #REVB##T4#
Rauta wants to stand but McCarthy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
McCarthy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
McCarthy slips a nice elbow through Rauta's hands, connecting with Rauta's forehead.
Rauta keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCarthy slips a nice elbow through Rauta's hands, connecting with Rauta's forehead.
McCarthy controlling the pace.
McCarthy working Rauta over with strikes.
Rauta trying to hold on to McCarthy's head to control him but McCarthy postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy passes to side control.
McCarthy tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cormac McCarthy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Rauta there.
McCarthy scores with a body shot.
McCarthy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rauta manages to avoid it.
Rauta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - McCarthy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCarthy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rauta can do to turn this around?
Rauta misses with a wild body shot.
McCarthy cracks Rauta with a good jab.
Nyrkki Rauta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarthy misses with an uppercut
and Rauta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cormac McCarthy is winning the standup battle so far.
McCarthy throws out a powerful jab.
McCarthy is looking to wear down Rauta with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McCarthy lands a nice hook to Rauta's body. Rauta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rauta misses with a hook. McCarthy ducked under it nicely.
McCarthy ducks under a wild hook from Rauta.
McCarthy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
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!
Rauta tries a head kick but it misses.
McCarthy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McCarthy throws an overhand right that lands on Rauta's shoulder, as Rauta tries to avoid the shot.
McCarthy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slow jab from Rauta misses its intended target.
McCarthy attempts a counter takedown but Rauta avoids it well and moves away.
Rauta stuns McCarthy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McCarthy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Rauta buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rauta misses with a leg kick.
McCarthy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rauta sprawls and moves away.
Rauta jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rauta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McCarthy shoots in but no luck this time.
Rauta throws a chopping leg kick but McCarthy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rauta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCarthy.
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rauta lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McCarthy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rauta.
McCarthy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McCarthy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rauta. Rauta obviously looking to wear him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCarthy. Rauta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rauta misses with a wild body shot.
Rauta looks to land a right hand but McCarthy moved out of range.
McCarthy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#It looks like Nyrkki Rauta has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCarthy looks to score with a jab to the body but Rauta is just out of range.#T2#
Rauta throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McCarthy counters with a left to the body.
Rauta scores with the left hand. McCarthy knows he should have avoided that one. #TD#
McCarthy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rauta quickly recovers to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McCarthy connects with a nice short shot to Rauta's temple.
Rauta avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCarthy.
McCarthy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rauta is trying to get back to full guard.
McCarthy trying to pass the guard but Rauta defending well.
McCarthy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McCarthy scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Rauta avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCarthy.
Nice strikes from McCarthy there.
McCarthy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rauta is trying to maintain the position but McCarthy is very close to passing his half guard.
McCarthy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rauta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McCarthy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rauta with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McCarthy controlling the action here.
Rauta is holding on to half guard well.
Rauta is looking to control McCarthy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rauta avoid being mounted?
McCarthy trying to control the action but Rauta is working from the bottom. #T4#
Nice strikes from McCarthy there.
McCarthy working over Rauta with some ground and pound. Rauta looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rauta trying to control from the bottom.
Rauta is not content to let McCarthy control the position.
McCarthy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McCarthy 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.
Rauta keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rauta gets back to full guard.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Rauta keeps moving.
McCarthy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cormac McCarthy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nyrkki Rauta's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Rauta lands with a thumping leg kick.
McCarthy tries to move into range but Rauta moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rauta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCarthy.
Rauta takes a swing at McCarthy's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from McCarthy misses its target.
Rauta throws out a loose jab but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left lands for Rauta.#TD#
McCarthy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rauta was covering up waiting for the punch and McCarthy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McCarthy stands up over Rauta, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McCarthy wants to pass the guard but Rauta is keeping the position.
Rauta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
McCarthy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rauta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rauta looking for a sweep. Not yet Rauta, not yet.
McCarthy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rauta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Rauta keeps moving.
McCarthy connects with a couple of short punches.
McCarthy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rauta looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCarthy is one step ahead there.
Rauta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McCarthy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rauta working a defensive guard here. #T2#
McCarthy cracks Rauta with a solid left hand.
McCarthy advances position into side control!
McCarthy throws an elbow but Rauta slips to the side and avoids it well.
Cormac McCarthy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCarthy is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rauta's shoulder. That is not cool.
Rauta manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McCarthy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McCarthy has his hands on Rauta's head, controlling the position.
McCarthy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rauta manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T3#
Rauta keeping full guard, as McCarthy tries to pass.
McCarthy postures up in Rauta's guard and throws a big left but Rauta blocks it.
McCarthy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rauta has momentary wrist control but McCarthy slips an elbow through the middle.
McCarthy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rauta looking for a sweep. Not yet Rauta, not yet.
McCarthy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McCarthy looking to pass the guard.
Rauta keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully. #T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McCarthy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McCarthy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McCarthy postures up in Rauta's guard and throws a big left but Rauta blocks it.
McCarthy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nyrkki Rauta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCarthy wants to pass the guard but Rauta is keeping the position.
Rauta is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cormac McCarthy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCarthy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac McCarthy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCarthy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac McCarthy!
After winning the bout, Cormac McCarthy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 1029 Return of Tarver
Date: Nov 03, 2023

#R1#
Lew keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lew! But no joy.
Lew scores with a one two! Rauta had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Nyrkki Rauta has been cut.
Lew dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rauta. That did some damage!
Rauta shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lew takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lew tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nyrkki Rauta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Rauta misses.
Rauta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lew's hands.
Lew moves out of range as Rauta throws a body kick. #CL#
Rauta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rauta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rauta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lew backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lew misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lew tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lew misses with a punch on the inside.
Lew works on Rauta's body with a couple of short punches.
Lew lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rauta backwards.
Rauta blocking some punches. #T1#
Lew blocking some punches.
Rauta misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rauta.
Rauta is working Lew over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Lew as the two fighters clinch.
Lew lands with a short shot to the head.
Lew lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rauta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lew misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lew.
Rauta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lew working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lew throws a head punch that misses.
Lew lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rauta backwards.
I was talking to Rauta's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lew goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lew.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lew scores with a shot to the side of Rauta's head.
Lew softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Lew.
Lew lands an uppercut.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Rauta lands with a left to the head.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lew tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lew lands a body punch.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Lew.
Lew misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Lew.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Lew.
Rauta is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Lew's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rauta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice leg kick from Rauta, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rauta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lew tries a quick counter leg kick but Rauta is wise to it.
Rauta takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rauta moves out of range of the strikes.
Rauta pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Rauta blocks a jab.
Lew misses with a hook.
Rauta is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rauta misses with a straight left.
Rauta throws a right hand that Lew ducks under and follows up with a left that Lew also avoids with ease.
Rauta throws a low kick but Lew moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Lew was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rauta wants to clinch up but Lew keeps it at a distance.
Rauta throws a hook but Lew avoids it easily.
Rauta looks to land a left hand but Lew moved out of range nicely.
Lew is looking for the big counter here.
Rauta misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Rauta.
Lew throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rauta wants to land a leg kick but Lew is out of range.
Lew misses the jab.
Lew takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Lew throws a front kick that sends Rauta stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Lew misses the target.
Lew swings for the body but Rauta moves out of range.
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!#KD2#
Lew lands a big head kick that sends Rauta tumbling to the mat! Lew takes a step backwards and waves Rauta back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Rauta is rocked!
Lew cracks Rauta on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Rauta falls backwards against the cage. Lew follows up with more strikes that drop Rauta to his knees. Lew keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Rauta! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julius Lew!
An out of breath Julius Lew thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SPFT #9
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1#
Rauta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rauta throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
McDonald scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rauta doesn't seem bothered though.
McDonald definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McDonald lands a two punch combo.
A left and a right from McDonald both land. Nice combination.
Rauta avoids the head kick by McDonald.
Rauta throws out a powerful jab.
McDonald connects with an inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Rauta misses its intended target.
McDonald swings away with a leg kick that misses.
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!
Rauta misses with a looping right.
McDonald fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rauta checks it well.
Nicholas McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Rauta sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rauta throws a counter combo.
McDonald throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rauta checks a low kick from McDonald.
Rauta misses with a hook.
Rauta misses with a low kick.
Rauta throws a low kick, looking for McDonald's leg but McDonald calmly moves out of range.
Rauta moves out of range of the strikes.
Rauta moves out of range of the leg kick from McDonald.
Rauta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rauta misses the shot to the body. #T1#
McDonald throws a body kick that misses.
Rauta counters with a body kick.
McDonald checks a leg kick.
McDonald half committed to a counter leg kick.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rauta.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
McDonald walks into a stiff left hand from Rauta.
Rauta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDonald swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rauta misses with a body shot.
Rauta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rauta misses with a hook.
Rauta moves out of range as McDonald throws a body kick.
McDonald swings for the body but Rauta moves out of range.
McDonald chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rauta can pounce on him. #CL2#
Rauta instigates a clinch.
Rauta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rauta lands a nice uppercut.
Rauta is leaning against McDonald and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McDonald digs a right hand underneath Rauta's ribcage. Rauta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rauta lands a hook that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Rauta. #T2#
Rauta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rauta lands with a right to the head.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rauta.
Rauta misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from McDonald as the two fighters clinch.
Rauta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rauta's elbow.
Rauta scores with a hook to the body.
Rauta scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rauta just misses with a elbow thrown towards McDonald's brow. #BC#
McDonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDonald works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rauta bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rauta throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rauta swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McDonald takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
McDonald scores with a decent looking hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McDonald.
A little jabbing left from Rauta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rauta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDonald.
McDonald swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rauta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rauta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDonald.
Rauta lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rauta throws a body kick that misses.
Rauta fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rauta blocks a head kick by McDonald.
McDonald tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rauta lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDonald throws a nice inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Rauta. Beautiful body shot.
Rauta goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rauta doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonald circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McDonald throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Rauta moves into the clinch.#T4#
McDonald tries to stall but Rauta uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McDonald misses with the head strike.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McDonald seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rauta can turn it around.#BC#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rauta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Rauta.
McDonald swings for the body but Rauta moves out of range.
Rauta misses with a leg kick.
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rauta takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
McDonald misses with a series of wild punches.
McDonald uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rauta has time to react.
Rauta misses with a hook. McDonald ducked under it nicely.
Rauta misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rauta jabs McDonald to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rauta dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McDonald. That did some damage!
McDonald misses with a body shot.
McDonald avoids the head kick by Rauta.
McDonald closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nyrkki Rauta dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
McDonald throws a right and a left that Rauta avoids nicely.
McDonald scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Rauta clinches with his opponent.
McDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rauta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nyrkki Rauta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rauta tries to work over McDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDonald tries a body shot but Rauta blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rauta.
Rauta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McDonald content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rauta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McDonald avoids the elbow strike from Rauta, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rauta lands a hook that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
McDonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rauta lands a leg kick that knocks McDonald off balance momentarily.
Rauta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
McDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonald moves out of range as Rauta strikes.
Nicholas McDonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rauta lands with a good body shot.
McDonald throws a wild body kick that Rauta sees coming a mile off.
McDonald throws a leg kick that misses.
McDonald motions for Rauta to come forward. McDonald throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rauta lands with a kick to the temple. McDonald shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McDonald throws the kick towards the body but Rauta avoids it.
Rauta throws a nice inside leg kick.
That kick from McDonald tenderised Rauta's leg. Rauta is trying to keep his angry face on.
McDonald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rauta! But no joy.
Rauta throws a body kick that misses
and McDonald makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McDonald tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Rauta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rauta throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McDonald connects with a jab.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDonald finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rauta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rauta manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Rauta does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald throws a low kick but Rauta avoids it.
McDonald ducks right into an uppercut from Rauta.
Rauta displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McDonald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McDonald lands with a slapping head kick.
Rauta avoids the body shot from McDonald.
McDonald takes a swing at Rauta's ribcage but misses.
Rauta avoids the body shot from McDonald.
Rauta tries to clinch up.
A low kick lands for McDonald.
McDonald walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rauta fails to land with a series of punches.
McDonald throws a head kick that half lands.
McDonald tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rauta's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
McDonald misses with a double jab
enabling Rauta to counter with a crisp jab.
Rauta misses with a hook.
McDonald is looking to wear down Rauta with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rauta throws out a leg kick but McDonald moves out of range and Rauta only half commits.
McDonald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rauta looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
Rauta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDonald.
Rauta misses with a head kick.
Rauta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nicholas McDonald is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rauta lunges at McDonald with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McDonald's hand.
Rauta throws a low kick, looking for McDonald's leg but McDonald calmly moves out of range.
McDonald lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McDonald swats away the attempt to clinch by Rauta.
Rauta throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.
Rauta checks a low kick from McDonald.
McDonald blocks a jab.
McDonald misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
McDonald defending well as Rauta loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Rauta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
Rauta misses with some punches.
McDonald looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McDonald.
Rauta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDonalds head.
Rauta leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rauta lands a nice shot to the body.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rauta lands a body shot.
Rauta working aggressively here.
Rauta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nyrkki Rauta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald misses with a body kick.
Rauta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rauta shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McDonald punishes Rauta's body with a nice straight punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McDonald lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rauta has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rauta and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rauta throws a leg kick which misses McDonald's front leg but catches the back leg as McDonald tries to avoid it.
McDonald moves out of range of the body kick from Rauta.
McDonald lands a nice shot to the body.
McDonald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonald swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald throws out a leg kick but Rauta moves out of range and McDonald only half commits.
McDonald fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rauta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rauta.
Rauta is looking to clinch but McDonald is avoiding it. #T1#
Rauta throws a chopping leg kick but McDonald manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McDonald swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rauta throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
McDonald dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rauta. That did some damage!
McDonald throws a looping overhand right but Rauta ducks down to avoid it.
Rauta goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rauta avoids the body shot from McDonald.
McDonald throws a head kick but Rauta moves out of range.
Rauta checks a leg kick.
Rauta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McDonald misses with a body kick.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald throws a jab but it's blocked by Rauta.
A telegraphed right hand from Rauta misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McDonald checks a leg kick.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rauta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Rauta.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
Rauta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rauta jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Rauta is just out of range.
Rauta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rauta checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice leg kick from Rauta, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rauta takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rauta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
McDonald moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
McDonald wants to land a leg kick but Rauta is out of range.
Rauta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McDonald's hands.
McDonald throws a nice looking combination but Rauta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDonald misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rauta counters with a nice body kick.
Rauta moves away from the strike by McDonald.
A nice side step and Rauta releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Rauta.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses
and Rauta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDonald pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rauta is out of range and McDonald settles back down.
Rauta connects with a body shot.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Rauta. That snapped McDonald's head back.
McDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rauta.
McDonald has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McDonald there as he acknowledges the shot.
McDonald checks a low kick from Rauta.
McDonald avoids the body shot from Rauta.
McDonald moves out of range as Rauta strikes.
McDonald fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rauta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rauta swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McDonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rauta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDonald scores with a head kick. Rauta tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McDonald slips a jab and a cross from Rauta.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDonald. That's going to slow Rauta down.
McDonald looks to land a combination but Rauta avoids it well.
Rauta only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McDonald throws a low kick but Rauta moves out of range easily.
Rauta scores with the left hand. McDonald knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Rauta.#T4#
McDonald wants to land a leg kick but Rauta is out of range.
Rauta jabs at McDonald's body.
Rauta throws a push kick but McDonald slaps the foot to one side.
A jab from Rauta misses.
Rauta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald lands a jab to Rauta's midsection.
Rauta throws an overhand right that lands on McDonald's shoulder, as McDonald tries to avoid the shot.
It appears McDonald was looking to counter with a kick there.
McDonald slips under a jab from Rauta.
McDonald swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McDonald throws a leg kick
and Rauta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Rauta.
Rauta checks the leg kick.
McDonald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McDonald walks into a straight right hand from Rauta.
Rauta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rauta throws a body kick that misses.
McDonald feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick lands for McDonald.
Rauta works McDonald's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Nyrkki Rauta just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
McDonald lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rauta lands a nice hook to McDonald's body. McDonald takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rauta avoids the body shot from McDonald.
Rauta scoring well with a low kick there.
Rauta avoids the head kick by McDonald.
McDonald takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McDonald avoids a kick to the body.
Rauta blocks a jab.
Rauta throws a front kick aimed at McDonald's knee but McDonald avoids it well.
McDonald swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McDonald throws a low kick but Rauta avoids it.
Rauta looks for the body kick but McDonald saw that one coming.
McDonald attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McDonald throws a hook to the side of Rauta's head but Rauta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rauta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McDonald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rauta.
Rauta tries to clinch but McDonald moves out of range.
Rauta avoids the head kick by McDonald.
Rauta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
An inside leg kick lands from McDonald.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rauta throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.#T1#
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rauta lands a nice hook to McDonald's body. McDonald takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McDonald thows a leg kick but Rauta checks it
and Rauta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rauta connects with a body shot that sends McDonald's belly button to the back.
Rauta throws a series of punches but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald slips under a jab from Rauta.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Rauta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McDonald takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McDonald misses with a hook. Rauta ducked under it nicely.
McDonald scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald punishes Rauta's body with a nice straight punch.
McDonald looks to land a body kick but Rauta moved away.#CL2#
Rauta clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rauta.
Rauta misses with a body punch.
McDonald stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Rauta has McDonald pressed against the cage, preventing McDonald from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald.
Rauta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rauta lands a shoulder strike.
Rauta trying to stall but McDonald improves his position. #BC#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McDonald slips a straight right by Rauta.
McDonald keeps Rauta at a distance using the push kick. #CL2#
Rauta instigates a clinch.
McDonald is trying to break free.
McDonald working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rauta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDonald has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
McDonald misses with a punch on the inside.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3##BC#
McDonald breaks the clinch.
McDonald scores with a body shot.
McDonald pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rauta is out of range and McDonald settles back down.
Rauta throws out a loose jab but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald throws a low kick, looking for Rauta's leg but Rauta calmly moves out of range.
Rauta misses with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Rauta lands an impressive looking overhand right. McDonald doesn't seem phased though.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
Rauta appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rauta misses with an uppercut.
Rauta scores with a hook.
Rauta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McDonald at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Rauta.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rauta.
Rauta scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rauta tries to work over McDonald's front leg with a kick but McDonald checks it.
McDonald tries a low kick but Rauta avoids it.
Rauta misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Rauta blocks a head kick by McDonald.
Rauta moves out of range of the body kick from McDonald.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rauta.
McDonald lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McDonald is looking to land body kicks.
Rauta scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rauta tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McDonald lands with a thumping leg kick.
McDonald moves out of range as Rauta throws a body kick.
McDonald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McDonald checks a leg kick.
Rauta cracks McDonald with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rauta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
McDonald looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McDonald walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rauta checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rauta throws a big shot that misses.
McDonald throws a leg kick which misses Rauta's front leg but catches the back leg as Rauta tries to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Rauta.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Rauta moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Nyrkki Rauta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Rauta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonald.
Rauta misses with an uppercut.
McDonald feints and then cracks Rauta's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rauta down.
McDonald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rauta feints a counter leg kick.
Rauta lands a nice looking body kick.
Rauta misses with a hook.
Rauta throws a front kick aimed at McDonald's knee but McDonald avoids it well.
McDonald fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rauta just manages to avoid it.
Rauta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McDonald.
Rauta checks a leg kick nicely.
Rauta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDonald.
Rauta scores with a crisp jab that stopped McDonald in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald defending well as Rauta loads up on a big left hand.
Rauta connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDonald. McDonald circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McDonald lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rauta has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rauta and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rauta misses with a wild body shot.
Rauta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDonald.
Rauta blocks a head kick by McDonald. #T1#
Rauta walks into a left hand.
McDonald pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McDonald throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice uppercut there from McDonald.#CL2#
Rauta clinches up against the cage.#BC#
McDonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDonald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rauta keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McDonald tries to land a leg kick but Rauta saw it coming and moves away.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Rauta sees it coming and moves out of range.
McDonald throws a body punch but Rauta moves out of range.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Rauta scores with a punch to the head.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Rauta.
Rauta works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McDonald swats away the attempt to clinch by Rauta.#T2#
Rauta tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDonald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danga de danga de dang - McDonald scores with a four punch combination!
A solid leg kick lands there for Rauta.
McDonald throws the kick towards the body but Rauta avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDonald. #CL2#
Rauta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McDonald is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rauta.
McDonald working hard to break the clinch.
Rauta misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Rauta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rauta checks a low kick from McDonald.
McDonald moves out of range of the body kick from Rauta. #CL2#
Rauta drives through and clinches with McDonald against the cage. #T3#
McDonald is trying to stall.
Rauta prevents McDonald from breaking the clinch.
McDonald misses with some punches.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Rauta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rauta leaning his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonald.
McDonald digs a right hand underneath Rauta's ribcage. Rauta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rauta lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards. #BC#
McDonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rauta takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McDonald tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rauta is able to avoid easily.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rauta avoids the body shot from McDonald. #T4#
McDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rauta.
McDonald moves out of range of the leg kick from Rauta.
McDonald 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.
McDonald lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rauta's sensitive parts.
Rauta swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McDonald works Rauta's body with a nice hook.
Rauta thuds a left hand into McDonald's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rauta cracks McDonald with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McDonald with the inside leg kick.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Rauta.
Nyrkki Rauta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rauta scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McDonald fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A shot to the body from McDonald misses
and Rauta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rauta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McDonald.
Rauta tries to clinch but McDonald moves out of range.
Nicholas McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rauta listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rauta checks a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nyrkki Rauta.
Well Rauta has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 46:50
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nyrkki Rauta!
Nyrkki Rauta is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Nyrkki Rauta thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WFC Tokyo 3
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1#
Rauta throws a lazy right hand but Smooth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smooth doesn't manage to clinch there - Rauta circles away.
Smooth is looking to clinch but Rauta is avoiding it.
Rauta catches Smooth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#It looks like Mbape Smooth has been cut.
Rauta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smooth slips under a jab from Rauta.
Jab by Rauta.
Smooth tries to clinch but Rauta moves out of range.
Smooth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rauta.
Rauta misses with a hook. Smooth ducked under it nicely.
Smooth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rauta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rauta misses with a straight left.
Smooth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smooth wants to clinch up but Rauta keeps it at a distance.
Smooth tries to move into range but Rauta moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Smooth.
Smooth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rauta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smooth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rauta.
A little jabbing left from Smooth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smooth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smooth is looking to clinch but Rauta is avoiding it.
Smooth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smooth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rauta lands a nice shot that snaps Smooth's head back. #CUT#That has opened up Mbape Smooth's cut even more.#CL2#
Smooth moves into range and clinches up with Rauta.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smooth. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Smooth.
Smooth throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
A short right from Rauta.
Rauta working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smooth.
Rauta blocks an uppercut.
Smooth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smooth.
Smooth working aggressively here.
Smooth blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smooth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rauta.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Smooth.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
I was talking to Rauta's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smooth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rauta blocks an uppercut.
Rauta lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Smooth fails to land.
Smooth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta lands a left hand. #T2#
Smooth lands with a light punch inside.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Smooth.
Smooth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Smooth.
Rauta blocking some punches.
Smooth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Smooth.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Smooth has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
Smooth misses with the head strike.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smooth throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Smooth. #T3#
Smooth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta lands a left hand.
Smooth misses with the head strike.
Smooth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smooth lands a hook that snaps the head of Rauta backwards.
Rauta misses with some punches.
A short left from Rauta.
Rauta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smooth backwards.
Rauta misses with some punches.
Smooth working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smooth.
A nice left hand lands by Rauta.
A short uppercut from Rauta.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Smooth.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smooth throws a punch but it's blocked by Rauta.
A nice left hand lands by Rauta.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Rauta lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Rauta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smooth.
Smooth misses with a punch on the inside.
Smooth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smooth swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smooth lands a shoulder strike.
Smooth misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Smooth takes a shot to the head.
Rauta working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Smooth fails to land.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smooth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but Smooth uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Smooth.
Smooth misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smooth misses with some punches.
Smooth misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nyrkki Rauta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mbape Smooth's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rauta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smooth staying out of range there.
Smooth on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smooth tries to clinch there but Rauta circles away.
Rauta misses with an uppercut. Smooth saw that one coming.
Smooth tries to clinch but Rauta moves out of range.
A jab from Rauta misses.
Smooth tries to clinch there but Rauta circles away.
Rauta throws a hook to the side of Smooth's head but Smooth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smooth! But no joy.
Smooth doesn't manage to clinch there - Rauta circles away.
Rauta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Rauta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rauta throws a jab but it's blocked by Smooth.
Smooth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rauta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smooth doesn't manage to clinch there - Rauta circles away.
Rauta lands with a right hand.
Rauta throws a hook but Smooth avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth moves away from the strike by Rauta.
Smooth moves in looking to clinch but Rauta pushes him off.
Rauta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smooth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rauta lands with a right hand.
Smooth tries to clinch up but Rauta circles away and keeps his distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smooth wants to clinch up but Rauta keeps it at a distance.
Rauta swats away the attempt to clinch by Smooth.
Nyrkki Rauta is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Rauta throws an overhand right that lands on Smooth's shoulder, as Smooth tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smooth! But no joy.
Smooth slips under a jab.
Rauta throws a jab but it's blocked by Smooth.
Smooth tries to clinch up but Rauta circles away and keeps his distance.
Smooth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smooth moves away from the strike by Rauta.
Rauta throws a lazy right hand but Smooth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smooth tries to clinch up but Rauta circles away and keeps his distance.
Smooth wants to clinch up but Rauta keeps it at a distance.
Rauta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rauta is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smooth tries to clinch but Rauta moves out of range.
Rauta looks to land a right hand but Smooth moved out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smooth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rauta throws out a loose jab but Smooth uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Smooth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rauta throws a looping overhand right but Smooth ducks down to avoid it.
Rauta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smooth.
Rauta looks to land a right hand but Smooth moved out of range.
Smooth tries to clinch up but Rauta circles away and keeps his distance.
Smooth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rauta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smooth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Smooth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Rauta misses.
Smooth tries to clinch up.
Rauta throws the left hand but Smooth avoids the punch easily.
Smooth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Rauta misses.
Rauta lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Rauta misses.
Rauta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rauta throws a lazy right hand but Smooth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smooth fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Smooth clinches.
Smooth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but Smooth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smooth misses with a punch on the inside.
Smooth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rauta backwards.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smooth has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
Nyrkki Rauta has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smooth. #T3#
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smooth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Smooth.
Rauta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smooth can do to turn this around?
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rauta lands a nice uppercut.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smooth.
Rauta lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smooth.
Rauta misses with some punches.
Smooth working aggressively here.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
Smooth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta lands a hook that snaps the head of Smooth backwards.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Smooth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smooth fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Smooth swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smooth misses with some punches.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Rauta.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Smooth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smooth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smooth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smooth misses with the head strike.
Smooth misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smooth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Smooth.
Smooth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Smooth.
Rauta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smooth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nyrkki Rauta dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mbape Smooth's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rauta, as that shot connected.
Smooth moves out of range as Rauta strikes.
Smooth tries to close the distance and clinch but Rauta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smooth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smooth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smooth wants to clinch.
Rauta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smooth wants to clinch up but Rauta keeps it at a distance.
Smooth slips under a jab from Rauta.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smooth! But no joy.
Rauta looks to throw the jab but Smooth is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Smooth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smooth tries to close the distance and clinch but Rauta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth tries to clinch up but Rauta circles away and keeps his distance.
Smooth tries to clinch up but Rauta circles away and keeps his distance.
Rauta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smooth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smooth tries to clinch up.
Smooth moves in looking to clinch but Rauta pushes him off.
Rauta is looking to counter punch.
A swing and a miss from Rauta.#CL2#
Smooth closes the distance and pushes Rauta back into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Smooth. #T1#
Rauta blocks an uppercut.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smooth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rauta backwards.
Smooth lands with a left to the head.
Smooth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smooth misses with some punches.
Smooth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smooth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smooth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Smooth has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
Smooth has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
Smooth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smooth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smooth misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smooth.
Smooth blocks an uppercut.
Smooth lands with a right to the head.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but Smooth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smooth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smooth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta working aggressively here.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smooth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Smooth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smooth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smooth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rauta working aggressively here.
Smooth misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smooth.
Rauta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smooths head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smooth.
Smooth misses with a punch on the inside.
Smooth swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Smooth has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
Smooth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rauta misses with some punches.
Smooth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Smooth throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but Smooth uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rauta.
Rauta lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smooth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Rauta on the inside.
Smooth lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Smooth blocks an uppercut.
Smooth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Rauta.
Smooth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rauta blocking some punches.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Smooth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smooth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smooth misses with some punches.
Smooth throws a punch but it's blocked by Rauta.
Smooth misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Rauta on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smooth.
Smooth misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smooth throws a punch but it's blocked by Rauta.
Smooth throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smooth.
Smooth blocking some punches.
Smooth misses with some punches.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smooth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smooth swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Mbape Smooth just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Mbape Smooth's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Smooth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rauta.
Smooth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rauta is looking to counter punch.
Rauta misses with an uppercut. Smooth saw that one coming.
Smooth slips under a jab from Rauta.#CL2#
Smooth darts in and clinches Rauta up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Rauta.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
Smooth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smooth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta working aggressively here.
Smooth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smooth throws a head punch that misses.
Smooth has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Smooth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smooth lands with a light punch inside.
Smooth has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta. #T1#
Smooth misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smooth.
Smooth swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rauta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smooth blocks an uppercut.
Smooth blocks an uppercut.
Rauta blocking some punches.
Smooth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Smooth.
Smooth lands a left hand.
Smooth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smooth misses with some punches.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Smooth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smooth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Rauta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smooth backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rauta.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Rauta lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smooth.
Smooth misses with some punches.
A short left from Rauta.
Rauta blocking some punches.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Smooth.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smooth.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smooth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Rauta.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Smooth misses with the head strike.
Smooth misses with some punches.
Smooth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Smooth fails to land.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Smooth.
Smooth misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smooth.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smooth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smooth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smooth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rautas head.
Smooth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smooth lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Smooth misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta pushes Smooth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Smooth.
Smooth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rauta backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smooth.
Smooth swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smooth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta. #T4#
Smooth pushes Rauta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Smooth.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smooth.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smooth blocking some punches.
Rauta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rauta blocks an uppercut.
Smooth working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Smooth fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Smooth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Smooth lands with a light punch inside.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Smooth.
Smooth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smooth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smooth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smooth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smooth.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Mbape Smooth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mbape Smooth's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Smooth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rauta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rauta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rauta looks to throw the jab but Smooth is out of range.
Rauta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smooth.
Rauta lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smooth moves in looking to clinch but Rauta pushes him off.
Smooth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rauta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smooth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rauta throws out the jab.
Rauta keeps the fight on the outside.
Rauta throws the left hand but Smooth avoids the punch easily.
Smooth tries to close the distance and clinch but Rauta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rauta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Smooth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smooth working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rauta blocks an uppercut.
Smooth misses with the head strike.
Smooth throws a punch but it's blocked by Rauta.
Smooth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smooth misses with some punches.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Smooth misses with a punch on the inside.
Smooth blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Rauta.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
A head punch on the inside from Smooth fails to land.
A short left from Rauta.
Smooth swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smooth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smooth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smooth has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
Smooth throws a punch but it's blocked by Rauta.
Smooth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smooth working aggressively here.
Smooth blocks an uppercut.
Smooth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rauta misses with some punches.
Smooth throws a head punch that misses.
Smooth has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta. #T2#
Rauta misses with some punches.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rauta scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Smooth blocking some punches.
Smooth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta misses with some punches.
Smooth has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Smooth throws a head punch that misses.
Smooth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
A short right from Smooth on the inside.
Smooth swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smooth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rauta lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Smooth misses with some punches.
Smooth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rauta blocking some punches.
Smooth misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Smooth.
Smooth gets through Rauta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rauta scores with a shot to the side of Smooth's head.
Rauta lands a hook that snaps the head of Smooth backwards.
Smooth misses with a punch on the inside.
Smooth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smooth misses with the head strike.
Rauta misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smooth.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Smooth.
Smooth misses with some punches.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smooth misses with the head strike.
Smooth misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta blocking some punches. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smooth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smooth lands with a short shot to the head.
Smooth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rauta backwards.
Smooth misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Smooth fails to land.
Smooth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smooth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smooth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smooth misses with a punch on the inside.
Smooth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smooth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smooth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smooth misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Smooth.
Rauta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Smooth throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nyrkki Rauta.
I think Rauta 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:47
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nyrkki Rauta!
Nyrkki Rauta retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Nyrkki Rauta thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WFC Las Vegas 5
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1#
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Rauta.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
Rauta avoids a kick to the body.
Rauta ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Rauta blocks a jab.
Rauta's corner calls for a 1-2. Rauta obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rauta stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rauta.
Jackson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rauta's head.#CUT2#It looks like Nyrkki Rauta has been cut.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rauta circles away.
Nyrkki Rauta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Striker Jackson.
Rauta throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Rauta throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
A slow jab from Rauta misses its intended target.
Rauta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Rauta finds it's way through Jackson's defenses.
Rauta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Rauta gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nyrkki Rauta!
Nyrkki Rauta retains his middleweight title!
Nyrkki Rauta thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Striker Jackson had this to say: 'He hit the lotto! Ill be back!'.

Event: WFC Red Light District 2
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1##KD#
Rauta cracks OConnor with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! OConnor looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rauta finish him? #CUT#It looks like William OConnor has been cut.
OConnor looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
OConnor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rauta.
A swing and a miss from Rauta.
OConnor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rauta misses with a looping right.
Rauta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
OConnor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rauta circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops OConnor to the canvas! OConnor doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Rauta keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nyrkki Rauta!
Nyrkki Rauta retains his middleweight title!
Nyrkki Rauta decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WFC Hawaii 4
Date: Jun 25, 2023

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Santiago.
A little feinted left hand from Rauta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rauta lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rauta lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #ROC#Santiago is rocked!
Rauta circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Santiago tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Rauta wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nyrkki Rauta!
Nyrkki Rauta is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Nyrkki Rauta thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WFC Tokyo 2
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Santiago.
Rauta scores with a nice right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Valentino Santiago has been cut.
Santiago has a takedown stuffed.
Rauta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Santiago looks up at the clock. Bad move! Rauta lands a right hand from hell, dropping Santiago. Rauta pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nyrkki Rauta!
A victorious Nyrkki Rauta thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WFC New York 4
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1#
Longabaugh throws the left hand but Rauta avoids the punch easily.
Rauta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Longabaugh.
A jab from Longabaugh misses.
Rauta slips a straight right by Longabaugh.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rauta throws an overhand right that lands on Longabaugh's shoulder, as Longabaugh tries to avoid the shot.
Rauta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Longabaugh.
A big right from Longabaugh misses.
Longabaugh throws a shot from downtown. Rauta moves away and avoids it.
Longabaugh misses with a looping left.
Longabaugh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Longabaugh throws a hook but Rauta blocks it.
Rauta moves out of range as Longabaugh strikes.
Longabaugh takes one to the side of the head.
Longabaugh misses with a straight left.
Longabaugh moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Nyrkki Rauta has been cut.
Longabaugh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rauta throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Longabaugh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Longabaugh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longabaugh throws an overhand right that lands on Rauta's shoulder, as Rauta tries to avoid the shot.
Longabaugh misses with an uppercut.
Rauta moves away from the strike by Longabaugh.
Longabaugh slips under a jab from Rauta.
Longabaugh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rauta misses with an uppercut. Longabaugh saw that one coming.
Longabaugh works the jab nicely.
A slow jab from Longabaugh misses its intended target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rauta.#T1#
Rauta throws a lazy right hand but Longabaugh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Longabaugh throws out a loose jab but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Rauta misses.
Longabaugh defending well as Rauta loads up on a big left hand.
Rauta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh slips a straight right by Rauta.
Longabaugh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rauta defending well as Longabaugh loads up on a big left hand.
Rauta misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Rauta misses its intended target.
A jab from Longabaugh misses.
Rauta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rauta lands with an overhand left.
Rauta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#Longabaugh is rocked!
Rauta ducks under a wild hook from Longabaugh.
Rauta is looking to counter punch.
Longabaugh slips under a jab.
Rauta slips a straight right by Longabaugh.
Rauta misses with an uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rauta.
Longabaugh is still on wobbly legs! Can Rauta finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longabaugh gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Rauta gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Longabaugh is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nyrkki Rauta!
Nyrkki Rauta retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Nyrkki Rauta thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WFC Las Vegas 4
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Rauta throws a looping overhand right but Maldini ducks down to avoid it.
Maldini changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#KD#
Rauta cracks Maldini with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Maldini looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rauta finish him? #CUT#It looks like Paulo Maldini has been cut.
Rauta throws a hook but Maldini blocks it.
Maldini with the counter takedown but Rauta avoids it easily.
Rauta throws a hook to the side of Maldini's head but Maldini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maldini drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rauta defends it well.
Nyrkki Rauta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maldini bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maldini tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rauta misses with an uppercut. Maldini saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rauta jabs Maldini right on the nose. Maldini blinks but takes it well.#KD#
Rauta lands a big right hand that sends Maldini crashing to the mat! Rauta stays standing though and waves Maldini back to his feet!#ROC#Maldini is rocked!
Rauta knocks out Maldini with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Rauta before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Rauta picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nyrkki Rauta!
Our winner, Nyrkki Rauta, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WFC Australia 1
Date: May 31, 2023

#R1#
Rauta feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chaoss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nyrkki Rauta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaos just misses with a punch to the body.
Chaos throws a body punch but Rauta moves out of range.
Chaos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rauta smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chaos ducks under a wild hook from Rauta.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rauta darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rauta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#KD#
Rauta cracks Chaos with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Rauta has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Chaos to stand back up!#ROC#Chaos is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rauta darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Chaos's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Rauta before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nyrkki Rauta!
Nyrkki Rauta retains his welterweight title!
Nyrkki Rauta thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WFC Canada 1
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Rauta misses with a looping left.
Rauta misses with a straight left.
Rauta stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rauta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Rauta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rauta scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rauta throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
Rauta misses with a looping left.
James tries to clinch there but Rauta circles away.
Rauta missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James is looking to clinch but Rauta is avoiding it.
James fails with an attempt to clinch.
James slips a jab from Rauta.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James moves in looking to clinch but Rauta pushes him off.#CL2#
James closes the distance and clinches.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Rauta.
Rauta blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta blocking some punches.
James misses with the head strike.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Rauta's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rauta.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
James lands a right hand.
A short right from James.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta. #T2#
Rauta blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Rauta blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James blocking some punches.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
James throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
James lands with a light punch inside.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
James blocking some punches.
James working aggressively here.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
A short right from Rauta on the inside.
James working aggressively here.
Rauta misses with some punches.
Rauta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rauta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
James working aggressively here.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
James throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by James.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta lands a left hand.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Rauta working aggressively here.
James working aggressively here.
James lands a nice uppercut.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James misses with some punches.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
James blocks an uppercut.
Rauta misses with some punches.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rauta.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rauta lands with a right to the head.
Rauta blocking some punches.
James misses with some punches.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta working aggressively here.
James blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nyrkki Rauta will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Rauta keeps the fight on the outside.
James tries to clinch up.
Rauta misses with a straight right.
James wants to clinch.
Rauta misses with an uppercut.
James has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rauta finds it's way round the side to connect with James's head.
James tries to clinch up.
James blocks a jab.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from James! But no joy.
Rauta misses with a straight left.
James ducks under a wild hook from Rauta.
James moves in looking to clinch but Rauta pushes him off.
James tries to clinch but Rauta moves out of range.
Rauta looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rauta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rauta scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rauta.
James is looking to clinch.
James doesn't manage to clinch there - Rauta circles away.
Rauta misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
Rauta has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
James wants to clinch.#T1#
Rauta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
James tries to clinch but Rauta is having none of it.
James moves out of range of the strikes.
Rauta connects with a crisp jab. #ROC#James is rocked!
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rauta.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Rauta finish him?
Rauta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rauta looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
James seems to have recovered his senses.
Rauta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
James tries to clinch up but Rauta circles away and keeps his distance.
James closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rauta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rauta keeps the fight on the outside.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Rauta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rauta keeps the fight on the outside.
Rauta is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rauta throws out the jab.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Rauta misses.
James tries to clinch up.
Rauta swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
Rauta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James moves away from the strike by Rauta. #T2#
James tries to clinch up but Rauta circles away and keeps his distance.
Rauta misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rauta.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rauta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rauta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Rauta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James tries to clinch up but Rauta circles away and keeps his distance.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rauta looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
James tries to clinch up but Rauta circles away and keeps his distance.
James doesn't manage to clinch there - Rauta circles away.
Rauta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James throws out a counter right but Rauta avoids it with no problem.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rauta thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
James gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
James lands a shoulder strike.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Rauta working aggressively here.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
James misses with the head strike.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta lands a shoulder strike.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James lands with a short shot to the head.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from James.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
James working aggressively here.
James softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rauta working aggressively here.
Jesse James seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, James creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Rauta blocks an uppercut.
James lands with a left to the head.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James throws a head punch that misses.
James lands a hook that snaps the head of Rauta backwards.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
James lands with a light punch inside.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta blocks an uppercut.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta misses with some punches.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
James lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rauta backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nyrkki Rauta dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
James tries to clinch up but Rauta circles away and keeps his distance.
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rauta.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Rauta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James tries to clinch but Rauta is having none of it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
James closes the distance and pushes Rauta back into the cage.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rauta lands a nice uppercut.
Rauta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by James.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
James misses with some punches.
James throws a head punch that misses.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
James blocking some punches.
Rauta blocking some punches.
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!
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Rauta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rauta misses with the head strike. #T1#
Rauta blocking some punches.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Rauta.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Rauta.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
James blocking some punches.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James scores with an uppercut up the middle.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Rauta.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
James lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rauta backwards.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rauta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Rauta working aggressively here.
James lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Rauta.
Rauta misses with some punches.
James lands with a left to the head.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta blocking some punches.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Rauta.
James blocks an uppercut.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rauta.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rauta blocking some punches. #T3#
Rauta lands a left hand.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by James.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
Rauta misses with some punches.
Rauta blocks an uppercut.
Rauta blocking some punches.
James misses with some punches.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Rauta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rauta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
James blocks an uppercut.
A short right from James.
Rauta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James blocking some punches.
James working aggressively here.
Rauta working aggressively here.
James blocks an uppercut.
Rauta blocking some punches. #T4#
James has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rauta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James throws a head punch that misses.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
Rauta scores with a shoulder strike.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
James misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rauta blocking some punches.
James misses with some punches.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Nyrkki Rauta did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
James doesn't manage to clinch there - Rauta circles away.
James is looking to clinch.
Nyrkki Rauta is winning the standup battle so far.
Rauta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rauta swats away the attempt to clinch by James.#KD#
Rauta cracks James with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! James looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rauta finish him?
James moves in looking to clinch but Rauta pushes him off.
Rauta drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks James right on the button. James goes down! Rauta follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Rauta gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nyrkki Rauta!
Nyrkki Rauta retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Nyrkki Rauta thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WFC Tokyo 1
Date: May 07, 2023

#R1#
Lincoln throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rauta.
Rauta scores with a nice strike.#CUT#It looks like Abraham Lincoln has been cut.#KD#
Rauta feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lincoln sprawling to the canvas! Lincoln rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rauta finish him?! #ROC#Lincoln is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rauta circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Lincoln tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Rauta wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nyrkki Rauta!
A very excited looking Nyrkki Rauta made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: WFC New York 3
Date: Apr 30, 2023

#R1#
Rauta fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Phantom on the side of the head.
Phantom tries to clinch up.
A punch lands to the side of Phantom 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rauta drops Phantom with a huge uppercut! Phantom drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Rauta is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nyrkki Rauta!
Nyrkki Rauta retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Nyrkki Rauta made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: WFC Las Vegas 3
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Silva shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Silva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rauta defends well and Silva ends up having to push Rauta into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rauta connects with a jab.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rauta as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Silva clinches up against the cage.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Silva is trying to trip Rauta. He has hold of a leg but Rauta is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Silva persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Silva postures up in Rauta's guard and throws a big left but Rauta blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rauta wants to stand up but Silva is controlling him.
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Rauta has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva postures up in Rauta's guard and throws a big left but Rauta blocks it.
Silva throws a strike but Rauta rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Silva is striking off his back. Rauta thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Silva flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Rauta blocks the strikes from Silva.
Silva wants to get back to full guard but Rauta has passed into side control.
Silva throws a few strikes from the bottom but Rauta takes advantage and mounts!
Silva flailing away with punches but nothing is landing. #T2#
Silva swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Rauta blocks Silva's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Rauta blocks Silva's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Silva flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Rauta blocks Silva's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Silva swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Silva regains half guard.
Rauta moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
Silva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rauta tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Silva landing strikes from the bottom. #T3#
Rauta moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Silva. #SU#
Rauta decides to stand back up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Silva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rauta defends well and Silva ends up having to push Rauta into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nyrkki Rauta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Silva.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Rauta misses.
Silva is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rauta.
Silva tries to clinch there but Rauta circles away.
Silva tries to clinch up but Rauta circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Rauta sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good exchange - Rauta coming out on top.#KD#
Rauta lands a big uppercut and Silva crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Silva looks OK. Rauta waves Silva back to his feet!#ROC#Silva is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva wants to clinch.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Rauta finish him?
Rauta misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Rauta lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nyrkki Rauta!
Nyrkki Rauta retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Nyrkki Rauta thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rauta tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rauta to the ground. Rauta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Rauta, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Rauta against the cage but Rauta circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Silva drops his hands momentarily and Rauta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fighters circling - Rauta throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Silva pushes Rauta up against the cage in a clinch.
Rauta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Silva has Rauta pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Silva pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rauta tumbling to the mat - Silva dives into Rauta's guard.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Silva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Silva postures up in Rauta's guard and throws a big left but Rauta blocks it. #ES#
Rauta has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Silva is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
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!
Rauta lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
A short right from Rauta.
Rauta gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Nyrkki Rauta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Silva.
Rauta misses with the head strike. #T1#
Rauta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rauta blocks it with crossed arms.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Rauta. #TD2#
Silva pulls guard successfully.
Silva is striking off his back. Rauta thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Rauta blocks the strikes from Silva. #SU#
Rauta stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Silva to get to his feet.
Rauta keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rauta.
Nice uppercut lands for Rauta. That snapped Silva's head back.
Rauta throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva goes for a double leg but Rauta avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rauta continues to drive forward.
Nyrkki Rauta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rauta slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rauta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
Silva tries to clinch there but Rauta circles away.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rauta pinned against the cage. Rauta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Rauta moves into range and connects with a jab.
Silva gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Rauta gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Silva is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nyrkki Rauta!
Nyrkki Rauta seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WCMMA 3
Date: Apr 07, 2023

#R1#
Aspect tries to clinch there but Rauta circles away. #CL2#
Aspect gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Rauta.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aspect.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Rauta blocking some punches.
Aspect blocks an uppercut.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Aspect working aggressively here.
Aspect lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but Aspect uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aspect.
I was talking to Rauta's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aspect working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Rauta blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rauta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Rauta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but Aspect uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Rauta scores with a shoulder strike.
Rauta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aspect backwards.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Aspect looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Aspect.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Aspect. #T2#
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rauta scores with a shoulder strike.
Rauta lands a right hand.
Aspect blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but Aspect uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
Aspect blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Aspect.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aspects head.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but Aspect uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspect blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aspect gets through Rauta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aspect lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aspect's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aspect blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rauta.#T3#
Aspect working aggressively here.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aspect.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect scores with a shoulder strike.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect working aggressively here.
Rauta scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta working aggressively here.
Rauta blocks an uppercut.
Rauta working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aspect.
Rauta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but Aspect uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta misses with the head strike. #T4#
Rauta misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Aspect lands a nice uppercut.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
Aspect lands a nice uppercut.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Aspect working aggressively here.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aspect.
Aspect's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rauta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aspect backwards.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect blocking some punches.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Rauta.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aspect.
Aspect scores with a shoulder strike.
Aspect blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta working aggressively here.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nyrkki Rauta dominated that round.
That's time! Rauta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Aspect wants to clinch up but Rauta keeps it at a distance.
A left lands for Rauta.#CL2#
Aspect closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Rauta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aspect can do to turn this around?
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta lands a shoulder strike.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Aspect scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Rauta working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rauta.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rauta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aspect lands with a right to the head.
Rauta blocks an uppercut.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Aspect.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but Aspect uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Aspect.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aspect.
Rauta misses with some punches.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta blocking some punches.
Nyrkki Rauta has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Aspect.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aspect blocking some punches.
Rauta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aspect lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rauta backwards.
Rauta misses with some punches.
Rauta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aspect backwards.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Aspect. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rauta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aspect blocks an uppercut.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect blocking some punches.
Rauta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rauta gets through Aspect's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Rauta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rauta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Aspect blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rauta working aggressively here.
Rauta working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Rauta.
Aspect blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aspect scores with a shoulder strike.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta working aggressively here. #T3#
Rauta scores with a shot to the side of Aspect's head.
Aspect lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Aspect.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Rauta scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Aspect.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aspect backwards.
Rauta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aspects head.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rauta lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Rauta.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Aspect.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Aspect blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rauta lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Aspect is rocked!
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Aspect blocking some punches.
Aspect blocks an uppercut.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Rauta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rauta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nyrkki Rauta dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Rauta misses with an uppercut.
Rauta scores with a punch to the head.#KD#
Rauta lands a big uppercut and Aspect crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Aspect looks OK. Rauta waves Aspect back to his feet!
Aspect is still on wobbly legs! Can Rauta finish him?
Aspect walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Aspect limp body while Rauta jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nyrkki Rauta!
Nyrkki Rauta retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Nyrkki Rauta, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WCMMA New York 2
Date: Mar 26, 2023

#R1#
Maldini throws a hook to the side of Rauta's head but Rauta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rauta scores with a nice right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Rauta. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rauta.
Maldini cracks Rauta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rauta lands a head shot.#ROC2#Maldini is rocked!
Maldini walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Rauta! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nyrkki Rauta!
Nyrkki Rauta is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Nyrkki Rauta, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WCMMA Las Vegas 2
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Rauta darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Gallahad counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Gallahad is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rauta is just riding it out for now. Gallahad eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Gallahad is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rauta is trying to stand. #T1#
Gallahad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rauta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Rauta is defending against the submission attempts here by Gallahad.
Rauta is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Gallahad is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gallahad is looking to take a break and control but Rauta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Gallahad looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Gallahad looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gallahad seems to be looking for submissions. #T3##SUB2#
Gallahad is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gallahad looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gallahad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rauta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rauta looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rauta is looking to clinch. #CL#
Rauta clinches.
Gallahad fails to pull guard.
Gallahad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Rauta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rauta lands with a short shot to the head.
Gallahad blocking some punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rauta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rauta definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nyrkki Rauta will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rauta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gallahad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gallahad with the counter takedown but Rauta avoids it easily.#CL#
Gallahad gets tackled into the cage by Rauta. Rauta maintains the clinch.
Rauta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Gallahad.
Rauta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Gallahad.
Gallahad fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gallahad blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Rauta.
Gallahad is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rauta to keep the fight standing.
Gallahad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gallahad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards. #T1#
Rauta misses with some punches.
Gallahad blocks an uppercut.
Gallahad takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rauta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rauta stops a takedown attempt from Gallahad.
Nyrkki Rauta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Auric Gallahad.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta scores with a shoulder strike.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gallahad jumps guard but Rauta stands there with Gallahad around his waist. Gallahad gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gallahad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gallahad jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rauta walks away with a smile on his face. Gallahad gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Rauta gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Gallahad takes a shot to the head.
Rauta lands with a light punch inside.
Rauta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rauta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
Gallahad blocking some punches.
Rauta gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gallahad.
Rauta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Gallahad.
Rauta lands with a right to the head.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rauta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Gallahad. #T3#
Rauta scores with a shoulder strike.
Rauta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rauta lands a shoulder strike.
Gallahad is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rauta pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rauta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rauta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gallahad fails to pull guard.
Gallahad takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Gallahad jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rauta walks away with a smile on his face. Gallahad gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Rauta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rauta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rauta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Gallahad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Rauta.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Rauta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Rauta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gallahad can do to turn this around?
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rauta.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nyrkki Rauta dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rauta tries to clinch up.#CL#
Rauta moves into the clinch.
Rauta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rauta lands a right hand.
Rauta is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Gallahad.
Gallahad blocks an uppercut.
Rauta gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gallahad.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gallahad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gallahad blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rauta. #T1#
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta pushes Gallahad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nyrkki Rauta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Auric Gallahad.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rauta misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rauta.
Rauta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rauta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gallahad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gallahad blocking some punches.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Rauta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta misses with some punches.
Gallahad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rauta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Gallahad.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Gallahad.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gallahad.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Rauta working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Gallahad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gallahad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rauta misses with some punches.
Rauta misses with some punches.
Gallahad jumps guard but Rauta stands there with Gallahad around his waist. Gallahad gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gallahad has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rauta after a bit of a struggle.
Gallahad is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Rauta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rauta scores with a shot to the side of Gallahad's head.
Rauta misses with some punches.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gallahad.
Rauta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
Gallahad takes a shot to the head.
Gallahad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gallahad can't get the takedown.
Rauta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gallahads head.
Auric Gallahad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Rauta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gallahads head. #ROC#Gallahad is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Gallahad is still on wobbly legs! Can Rauta finish him?
Rauta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gallahad seems to have recovered his senses.
Nyrkki Rauta has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gallahad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta lands with a short shot to the head.
Gallahad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nyrkki Rauta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rauta, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:25
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nyrkki Rauta!
Our winner, Nyrkki Rauta, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WCMMA Hawaii 1
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1##CL#
Rauta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Maldini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Rauta rushes Maldini and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Maldini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Rauta has closed the distance and engaged Maldini in a clinch. #BC2#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rauta has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maldini finds it's way round the side to connect with Rauta's head. #CL#
Rauta has closed the distance and engaged Maldini in a clinch.
Rauta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maldinis head.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Maldini manages to break the clinch.
Maldini misses with a looping right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maldini connects with a right hand. Rauta shakes it off.#CUT2#It looks like Nyrkki Rauta has been cut.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rauta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maldini backwards.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Rauta's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Maldini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rauta working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maldini.
Maldini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Rauta on the inside. #BC2#
Maldini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Rauta has managed to clinch.
Rauta lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rauta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maldini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rauta moves out of range as Maldini strikes.
Maldini thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Rauta moves into range and clinches up with Maldini.#BC2#
Maldini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Rauta instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rauta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta scores with a shot to the side of Maldini's head.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2##BC2#
Maldini manages to break the clinch.
Rauta doesn't manage to clinch there - Maldini circles away.
Rauta tries to clinch up.
Maldini is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A lazy left from Maldini finds it's target.#CL2#
Maldini closes the distance and pushes Rauta back into the cage.#BC2#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Rauta rushes Maldini and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Maldini manages to break the clinch.
Maldini cracks Rauta with an open hand slap.#CL#
Rauta moves into the clinch.
Rauta working aggressively here.
Maldini can't find room to land a body shot as Rauta controls the action.
Rauta misses with some punches. #BC2#
Maldini manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Rauta drives through and clinches with Maldini against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rauta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
Rauta working aggressively here. #BC2#
Maldini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rauta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rauta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maldini paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Rauta gets a clinch. #T3#
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Rauta misses with some punches.
Rauta lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Rauta.
Maldini blocking some punches.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldini.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Maldini breaks the clinch.
Rauta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maldini throws out the jab.
It looked like Rauta was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice shot by Maldini.
Maldini looks to throw the jab but Rauta is out of range.
It looked like Rauta was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A punch lands to the side of Rauta 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maldini looks to land a left hand but Rauta moved out of range nicely.
Maldini bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rauta's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maldini misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rauta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maldini keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
A big left from Maldini misses.
Rauta slips a straight right by Maldini.
Rauta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maldini lands a lovely overhand right.
Rauta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rauta wants to clinch up but Maldini keeps it at a distance.
Maldini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rauta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maldini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maldini works the jab nicely.
Rauta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maldini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And Maldini tries to counter it with a takedown but Rauta pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Rauta closes the distance and pushes Maldini back into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Rauta.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Maldini misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Maldini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rauta tries to clinch up.
Maldini misses with a looping right.
Rauta tries to clinch but Maldini moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nyrkki Rauta will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nyrkki Rauta's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rauta moves out of range as Maldini strikes.
Maldini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maldini scores with a nice right hand.
Rauta takes one to the chin there.
Rauta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maldini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maldini throws a lazy right hand but Rauta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab lands there for Maldini.#CUT2#Nyrkki Rauta's cut is getting worse.
Rauta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maldini paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Rauta forces Maldini back against the cage and clinches.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
Rauta blocking some punches.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maldini scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rauta moves out of range of the strikes.
Maldini keeps the fight on the outside.
Maldini tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Rauta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rauta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maldini backwards.
Rauta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rauta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maldini backwards. #BC2#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rauta wants to clinch.#T1#
Rauta wants to clinch.
Maldini keeps the fight on the outside.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maldini, as that shot connected.
Rauta slips a straight right by Maldini.
A slow jab from Maldini misses its intended target.
Maldini missing with a left hand there. Rauta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rauta appears to be looking for a big counter.
Maldini misses with a hook. Rauta ducked under it nicely.
Rauta tries to clinch but Maldini is having none of it.
Rauta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Maldini.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rauta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Rauta takes the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Rauta.
Rauta blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land. #T2#
Rauta lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Rauta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maldini backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rauta lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rauta moves in looking to clinch but Maldini pushes him off.
Rauta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maldini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rauta tries to clinch up but Maldini circles away and keeps his distance.
Rauta is looking to clinch.
Maldini lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Rauta clinches up with Maldini and pushes him back against the cage.
Rauta misses with some punches.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Maldini misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rauta.#BC2#
Maldini breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Rauta gets tackled into the cage by Maldini. Maldini maintains the clinch.
Rauta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rauta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Rauta scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Rauta working aggressively here.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maldini blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Rauta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maldini's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Rauta lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Maldini breaks the clinch.
Maldini missing with a left hand there. Rauta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rauta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maldini might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rauta tries to clinch but Maldini moves out of range.
Rauta staying out of range there.
Rauta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maldini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rauta tries to clinch but Maldini is having none of it.
Maldini with the counter takedown but Rauta avoids it easily.
Rauta tries to close the distance and clinch but Maldini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Rauta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rauta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maldini throws a jab but it's blocked by Rauta.
Rauta gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Rauta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maldini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maldini looks to land a right hand but Rauta moved out of range.
Rauta throws a big counter combination but Maldini scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rauta slips under a jab.
Rauta wants to clinch.
And Maldini tries to counter it with a takedown but Rauta pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rauta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maldini.#CL#
Rauta takes the fight into the clinch.
Maldini takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rauta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rauta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nyrkki Rauta will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nyrkki Rauta'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.#R3#
Rauta tries to clinch up but Maldini circles away and keeps his distance.
Maldini misses with a straight right.
Rauta appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Rauta clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land. #BC2#
Maldini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Rauta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maldini, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Maldini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rauta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maldini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maldini drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rauta defends it well.
Rauta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maldini scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maldini looks to land a left hand but Rauta moved out of range nicely.
Maldini with a hook.
Maldini looks to land a left hand but Rauta moved out of range nicely.
Rauta tries to clinch there but Maldini circles away.
Rauta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rauta doesn't manage to clinch there - Maldini circles away.
Rauta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maldini lands a nice shot that snaps Rauta's head back.
Nyrkki Rauta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Maldini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maldini keeps the fight on the outside.
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Rauta ducks down to avoid it.
Maldini cracks Rauta with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1##CL#
Rauta gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land. #BC2#
Maldini manages to break the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Maldini. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maldini.
Maldini throws a hook to the side of Rauta's head but Rauta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Rauta darts in and clinches Maldini up against the cage.
Rauta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Maldini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Maldini misses. #CL#
Rauta has closed the distance and engaged Maldini in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#BC2#
Maldini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maldini with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maldini connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#Nyrkki Rauta's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nice shot by Maldini.#T2#
Maldini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maldini connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rauta's hands.
Rauta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maldini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maldini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rauta wants to clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Maldini. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Maldini throws a hook but Rauta blocks it.
Rauta is looking to clinch.
Rauta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maldini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maldini lands a jab to the head.
Rauta tries to clinch there but Maldini circles away.
Maldini lands the left hand.
Rauta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maldini swats away the attempt to clinch by Rauta.
Maldini misses with a looping left.
Rauta slips a jab from Maldini.
Maldini misses with a hook. Rauta ducked under it nicely.
Rauta tries to clinch up.
Rauta is looking to clinch.
Rauta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maldini paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Maldini missing with a left hand there. Rauta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rauta tries to clinch but Maldini is having none of it.
Maldini keeps the fight on the outside.
Rauta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maldini scores with the left hand. Rauta knows he should have avoided that one.
Rauta tries to clinch but Maldini is having none of it.
Rauta walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maldini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rauta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rauta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maldini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rauta moves in looking to clinch but Maldini pushes him off.
Maldini swats away the attempt to clinch by Rauta.
Rauta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rauta ducks right into an uppercut from Maldini.
Maldini moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#Jeez, Nyrkki Rauta's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Maldini keeps the fight on the outside.
Maldini tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rauta moves in looking to clinch but Maldini pushes him off.
Rauta tries to clinch there but Maldini circles away. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maldini cracks Rauta with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC2#Rauta is rocked!
Maldini swats away the attempt to clinch by Rauta.
Oh Rauta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maldini misses with a straight right.
Maldini circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Rauta to the canvas! Rauta doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Maldini keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Maldini!
Paulo Maldini is the new welterweight champion!
Paulo Maldini decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

Event: WCMMA New York 1
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1##CL#
Aspect gets tackled into the cage by Rauta. Rauta maintains the clinch.
Aspect blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aspect blocks an uppercut.
Rauta lands with a left to the head.
Aspect working aggressively here.
Aspect misses with some punches.
I was talking to Rauta's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
Aspect blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Rauta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aspect backwards.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aspects head.
Rauta working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Aspect looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rauta blocking some punches.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but Aspect uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta lands with a short shot to the head.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Aspect scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aspect blocking some punches.
Aspect lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Rauta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aspect blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rauta lands with a right to the head.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aspect blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aspect.
Aspect scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Rauta blocking some punches.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Aspect.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Rauta.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Rauta misses with some punches.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Rauta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rauta lands with a short shot to the head.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Rauta lands with a right to the head.
Rauta lands a nice uppercut.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rauta.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rauta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aspect backwards.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Rauta.
Aspect blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Aspect working aggressively here.
Aspect makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aspect misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aspect.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
Rauta working aggressively here.
Rauta working aggressively here.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aspect working aggressively here.
Aspect lands a hook that snaps the head of Rauta backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Aspect.
Aspect blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta blocking some punches.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Rauta.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aspect scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aspect.
Aspect lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rauta backwards.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Aspect.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Rauta.
Aspect pushes Rauta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta blocking some punches.
Aspect blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Rauta.
Rauta scores with a shoulder strike.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Aspect blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
Aspect lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aspect.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but Aspect uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nyrkki Rauta will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Rauta moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Aspect.
Nyrkki Rauta has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rauta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
Aspect blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aspect backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Aspect makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aspect lands with a light punch inside.
Rauta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta lands a hook that snaps the head of Aspect backwards.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aspect blocking some punches.
Aspect working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aspect lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rauta backwards. #T1#
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Rauta scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Aspect working aggressively here.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Aspect.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rauta misses with some punches.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Rauta.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect blocking some punches.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Aspect blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Rauta.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
Aspect misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Rauta misses with some punches.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspect blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aspect.
Aspect working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aspect.
Rauta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Aspect working aggressively here.
Rauta blocks an uppercut.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Aspect.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Rauta.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspect working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land. #T3#
Rauta pushes Aspect back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aspect lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rauta backwards.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aspect working aggressively here.
Rauta scores with a shot to the side of Aspect's head.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Aspect.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rauta.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta pushes Aspect back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Aspect.
Aspect blocks an uppercut.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rauta working aggressively here.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rauta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rauta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Rauta lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Aspect blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta lands a shoulder strike.
Aspect lands with a left to the head.
Rauta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aspect backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
A short right from Aspect.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Aspect has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
Rauta working aggressively here.
Rauta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aspect backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta blocks an uppercut.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but Aspect uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Rauta.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nyrkki Rauta dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Rauta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aspect's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Rauta.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Rauta lands a nice uppercut.
Rauta lands a shoulder strike.
Aspect working aggressively here.
Rauta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rauta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aspect backwards.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Rauta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aspect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aspect takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Aspect is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Rauta blocking some punches.
Rauta lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land. #T1#
Rauta misses with some punches.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aspect.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta blocks an uppercut.
Aspect lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rauta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aspect lands with a left to the head.
Rauta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Rauta.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aspect.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Aspect blocks an uppercut.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aspect makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
Aspect blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta gets through Aspect's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Aspect.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Rauta blocks an uppercut.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but Aspect uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aspect swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Rauta scores with a shot to the side of Aspect's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Rauta blocking some punches.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Rauta.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta gets through Aspect's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Aspect lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rauta backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aspect misses with some punches.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aspect working aggressively here.
Aspect misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Rauta lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aspect misses with the head strike.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aspect backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Aspect fails to land.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Aspect.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Aspect tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta working aggressively here.
Aspect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta lands a right hand.
Alain Aspect has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aspect.
Aspect throws a head punch that misses.
Aspect throws a punch but it's blocked by Rauta.
A short uppercut from Rauta.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aspect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rauta working aggressively here.
Rauta lands an uppercut.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Aspect.
Aspect misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Aspect swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nyrkki Rauta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rauta has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nyrkki Rauta!
Nyrkki Rauta is the new welterweight champion!
Nyrkki Rauta decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WCMMA Las Vegas 1
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Rauta gets tackled into the cage by Heisenberg. Heisenberg maintains the clinch.
Heisenberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heisenberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Heisenberg.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Heisenberg fails to land.
Heisenberg misses with some punches.
Rauta lands with a left to the head.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heisenberg misses with the head strike.
Heisenberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heisenberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta lands with a right to the head.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heisenberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Heisenberg.
Heisenberg blocks an uppercut.
Rauta blocking some punches.
Heisenberg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rautas head.
Rauta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heisenberg backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Heisenberg.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
I was talking to Rauta's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Heisenberg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Heisenberg misses with the head strike. #T1#
Heisenberg misses with some punches.
Heisenberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Heisenberg fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
A short uppercut from Rauta.
Heisenberg throws a head punch that misses.
Heisenberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta working aggressively here.
Heisenberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Heisenberg misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rauta.
Rauta misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rauta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rauta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Heisenberg misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Rauta.
Rauta misses with some punches.
Heisenberg has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heisenberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heisenberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heisenberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heisenberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rauta. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Heisenberg.
Heisenberg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rauta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rauta. #ROC#Heisenberg is rocked!
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heisenberg is still on wobbly legs! Can Rauta finish him?
Heisenberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Heisenberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Heisenberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heisenberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Heisenberg.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Heisenberg misses with the head strike.
Heisenberg working aggressively here.
Heisenberg blocks an uppercut.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heisenberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heisenberg seems to have recovered his senses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heisenberg.
Heisenberg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Heisenberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rauta backwards.
Heisenberg throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Rauta misses with some punches.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heisenberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Heisenberg misses with the head strike.
Rauta lands with a short shot to the head.
Heisenberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta misses with the head strike. #T3#
Rauta throws a big uppercut that drops Heisenberg! More strikes from Rauta and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Heisenberg lies dazed against the cage as Rauta celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nyrkki Rauta!
Nyrkki Rauta retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Nyrkki Rauta thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WCMMA Fight Night 1
Date: Jan 20, 2023

#R1#
Heisenberg misses with a low kick.
Rauta misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Heisenberg counters by clinching up. #BC#
Heisenberg breaks from the clinch.
Heisenberg is looking to chop away at Rauta's legs.
Heisenberg misses with a takedown attempt - Rauta sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Heisenberg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Heisenberg tries to pull guard but Rauta forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rauta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rauta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Heisenberg.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta lands with a light punch inside.
Heisenberg taking a breather.
Heisenberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rauta misses with some punches.
Heisenberg fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Werner Heisenberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rauta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Rauta lands with a short shot to the head.
Heisenberg is trying to stall.
Heisenberg throws an elbow but it misses.
Heisenberg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rauta avoids it.
Rauta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Heisenberg jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rauta walks away with a smile on his face. Heisenberg gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Heisenberg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rauta.
Rauta shoots in and drives through. Heisenberg sprawls well.
It looked like Heisenberg was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rauta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Heisenberg tries to counter with a takedown but Rauta is quick to defend against it.
Rauta goes for a double leg but Heisenberg avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Heisenberg continues to drive forward.
Rauta goes for a double leg but Heisenberg avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Heisenberg continues to drive forward.#CL#
Heisenberg closes the distance and pushes Rauta back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heisenberg. #BC#
Heisenberg breaks from the clinch.
Heisenberg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rauta.
Rauta fails with the takedown.#T2#
Rauta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rauta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Heisenberg half committed to a counter leg kick.
Heisenberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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!
Rauta closes the distance and clinches up with Heisenberg, looking for a takedown. Rauta pushes Heisenberg against the cage but Heisenberg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Heisenberg throws a nice looking combination but Rauta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rauta shoots in for a takedown but Heisenberg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rauta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Heisenberg but Heisenberg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Heisenberg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rauta tries to avoid it but Heisenberg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rauta to the ground. Rauta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rauta darts in looking for a takedown but Heisenberg gets double underhooks and turns Rauta into the cage.
Heisenberg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Heisenberg closes the distance and clinches.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heisenberg.
Heisenberg tries to pull guard but Rauta won't allow it. #BC#
Heisenberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Rauta looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Heisenberg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rauta lands a right hand.
Heisenberg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rauta lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Heisenberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rauta darts in looking for a takedown but Heisenberg gets double underhooks and turns Rauta into the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rauta. #CL#
Heisenberg has closed the distance and engaged Rauta in a clinch. #BC#
Heisenberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Heisenberg fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rauta, pushing him back against the cage.
Heisenberg has Rauta pushed against the cage.#T4#
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Rauta.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heisenberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heisenberg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've been informed that Rauta has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Heisenberg has Rauta pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rauta manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Heisenberg pulls guard.
Rauta won't allow Heisenberg to sweep him here.
Heisenberg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rauta on the ground.
Heisenberg has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Heisenberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rauta with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Werner Heisenberg will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Rauta darts in looking for a takedown but Heisenberg gets double underhooks and turns Rauta into the cage.
Heisenberg looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rauta is fending him off so far but Heisenberg persists. Nope, Rauta circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Heisenberg clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Heisenberg jumps guard.
Rauta throws a big right hand that misses.
Heisenberg keeping full guard, as Rauta tries to pass.
Rauta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rauta with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Heisenberg is working an open guard so Rauta takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rauta stuffs the takedown.
Rauta looks for a takedown but Heisenberg sprawls well.#T1#
Rauta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Heisenberg swivels and escapes.
Heisenberg tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rauta manages to circle out of the way.
Werner Heisenberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nyrkki Rauta.
Rauta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Heisenberg as he avoids it easily.
Werner Heisenberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rauta fails with a takedown attempt.
Heisenberg drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rauta sprawls and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Heisenberg.
Rauta fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rauta closes the distance and clinches up with Heisenberg, looking for a takedown. Rauta pushes Heisenberg against the cage but Heisenberg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Heisenberg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rauta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Heisenberg somewhat.
Rauta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rauta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Heisenberg sprawls well. Heisenberg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rauta gets slowly back to his feet.
As Rauta looks to move away, Heisenberg throws a big counter combo but Rauta just gets out of the way.#T2#
Rauta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nyrkki Rauta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heisenberg misses with a body shot.
Rauta shoots and misses #CL#
and Heisenberg counters by moving into the clinch.
Rauta lands with a left to the head.
Heisenberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rauta can do to turn this around?
Heisenberg tries to pull guard but Rauta forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Heisenberg blocks an uppercut.
Heisenberg has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rauta after a bit of a struggle.
Rauta lands with a short shot to the head.
Nyrkki Rauta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Heisenberg breaks from the clinch.
Rauta fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rauta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Heisenberg but Heisenberg pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Heisenberg clinches.
Heisenberg blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Rauta lands a shoulder strike.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rauta gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Heisenberg.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Rauta gets through Heisenberg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heisenberg.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Rauta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rauta working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rauta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Heisenberg. #T4#
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heisenberg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Heisenberg manages to break the clinch.
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!
Rauta fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Heisenberg. No joy for Rauta on that attempt.
Rauta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Heisenberg as he jumps to the side.
Rauta avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Heisenberg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Werner Heisenberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Rauta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Heisenberg circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rauta is defended easily by Heisenberg.
Heisenberg attempts a counter takedown but Rauta avoids it well and moves away.
Heisenberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Rauta sprawls well. He's pushed Heisenberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rauta shoots in but Heisenberg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nyrkki Rauta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Heisenberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Rauta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Heisenberg pinned against the cage. Heisenberg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Heisenberg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short left from Rauta.
Rauta lands a left hand.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Heisenberg.
A nice left hand lands by Rauta. #TD#
Heisenberg tightens his grip and picks Rauta up, before dumping him to the ground. Rauta manages to land in guard.
Rauta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Heisenberg looking to sit in guard and control but Rauta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rauta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rauta advances to half guard. #T1#
Heisenberg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Heisenberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Heisenberg is trying to hold Rauta in close to prevent damage but Rauta has managed to pass into half guard.
Heisenberg is controlling Rauta's trapped leg to prevent Rauta from advancing to side control.
Heisenberg wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Heisenberg regains full guard. Nicely done.
Heisenberg trying to keep a closed guard but Rauta is proving a slippery customer.
Rauta forces his way into half guard.
Heisenberg throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #T3##SUB#
Heisenberg looking for subs from the bottom but Rauta mounts him!
Rauta misses with a head shot.
Heisenberg tries to reverse the position but Rauta maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heisenberg throwing hammer fists to the chest of Rauta. What's that going to do exactly?
Rauta looking to finish with strikes here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rauta throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Rauta thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #T4#
Heisenberg is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rauta punching from mount but Heisenberg doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Rauta sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Rauta throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Rauta throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heisenberg wants to control but Rauta is having none of it.
Rauta punching from mount but Heisenberg doing a good job of avoiding damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nyrkki Rauta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rauta has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nyrkki Rauta!
Nyrkki Rauta is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Nyrkki Rauta, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: ENIGMA 141
Date: Dec 18, 2022

#R1##CL#
Hardy pushes Rauta up against the cage in a clinch.
Rauta is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Rauta.
Rauta lands with a short shot to the head.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardy has Rauta pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rauta manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Hardy.
Hardy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rauta just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nero Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Hardy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Rauta scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rauta is pressed up against the cage. Hardy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rauta down to the mat. Rauta avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Rauta closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hardy's guard.
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!#SUB#
Hardy is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Rauta frees his head nicely. Oh but Hardy has switched to an armbar! Rauta is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Nero Hardy!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Nero Hardy waved his t-shirt featuring Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q)'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Rauta looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rauta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nucombe avoids it really well and circles away.
Nucombe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nucombe misses the shot to the body.
Rauta fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nyrkki Rauta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Nucombe. No joy for Rauta on that attempt.
Rauta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nucombe connects with a jab.
Rauta fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rauta on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice takedown defense from Nucombe. No joy for Rauta on that attempt.
Nucombe leaves Rauta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Nucombe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rauta was well out of range. Poor timing from Nucombe.
Rauta darts in looking for a takedown but Nucombe gets double underhooks and turns Rauta into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Rauta.
Nucombe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rauta.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but Nucombe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta lands a hook that snaps the head of Nucombe backwards.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but Nucombe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Nucombe.
Rauta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nucombe backwards.
Rauta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nucombe backwards.
I was talking to Rauta's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nucombe throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Nucombe has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
Nucombe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nucombe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nucombe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nucombe.
Nucombe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rauta blocking some punches.
Nucombe working aggressively here.
Rauta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nucombe takes a shot to the head.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rauta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nucombe backwards.
Nucombe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nucombe backwards.
Nucombe throws a head punch that misses.
Nucombe throws a punch but it's blocked by Rauta.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta working aggressively here.
Nucombe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rauta misses with the head strike. #T3#
Nucombe throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rauta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Rauta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rauta.
Nucombe scores with a shot to the side of Rauta's head.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rauta gets through Nucombe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rauta scores with a shoulder strike.
Nucombe misses with a knee strike.
A short right from Rauta on the inside.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Rauta lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rauta lands with a right to the head.
Nucombe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nucombe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rauta blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch on the inside from Nucombe fails to land.
Rauta scores with a shot to the side of Nucombe's head.
Nucombe misses with some punches.
Nucombe lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Rauta.
A short right from Rauta. #T4#
Nucombe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta misses with some punches.
Rauta lands a shoulder strike.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rauta.
Nucombe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rauta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nucombe.
Rauta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nucombe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Nucombe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rauta lands a hook that snaps the head of Nucombe backwards.
Rauta misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nucombe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nucombe misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nucombe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nyrkki Rauta dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Rauta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nucombe.
Nucombe misses the jab.
Nyrkki Rauta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rauta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nucombe.
Nucombe has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Rauta staying out of range there.
Rauta shoots in for a takedown but Nucombe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rauta shoots for a takedown but Nucombe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rauta.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nyrkki Rauta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rauta darts in looking for a takedown but Nucombe gets double underhooks and turns Rauta into the cage.
Nucombe tries to counter with a clinch but Rauta shakes him off and moves away.
Nucombe throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Nucombe blocks an uppercut.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Nucombe misses with the head strike.
Rauta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nucombe can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nucombe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rauta lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Rauta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nucombe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nucombe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T1#
Nucombe lands a right hand.
Nucombe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Rauta blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nucombe lands a shoulder strike.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nucombe.
Nucombe can't find room to land a body shot as Rauta controls the action.
Rauta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rauta blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nyrkki Rauta has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nucombe blocks an uppercut.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rauta gets through Nucombe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rauta.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nucombe misses with a knee to the head.
Nucombe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rauta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nucombe. #T2#
Rauta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nucombe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nucombe swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Nucombe.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nucombe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Rauta.
Rauta gets through Nucombe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nucombe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Nucombe misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nucombe fails to land.
Rauta lands a nice uppercut.
Rauta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nucombe swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta lands an uppercut.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Nucombe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rauta's elbow.
Rauta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nucombe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rauta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nucombe working aggressively here.
Rauta lands an uppercut.
Rauta scores with a shoulder strike.
Nucombe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nucombe is breathing heavily.
Nucombe blocks an uppercut.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Rauta misses with some punches.
Rauta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta pushes Nucombe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nucombe.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nucombe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but Nucombe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nucombe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nucombe tries to throw a body punch but Rauta avoids it by throwing Nucombe back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nucombe has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
Rauta blocking some punches.
Rauta lands a right hand.
Nucombe misses with a punch on the inside.
Nucombe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rauta backwards.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
Nucombe misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rauta.
Rauta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nucombe tries a knee to the head but Rauta blocks it.
Rauta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nucombe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nyrkki Rauta dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Nucombe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rauta.
Nice sprawl there from Nucombe as Rauta shoots in.
Rauta fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nyrkki Rauta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nucombe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rauta walks into a stiff left hand from Nucombe.
Rauta fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rauta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nucombe as he avoids it easily.
Nucombe tries to counter by closing the distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rauta is defended easily by Nucombe.
Rauta avoids the body shot from Nucombe.
Nucombe throws a hook to the side of Rauta's head but Rauta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Nucombe throws out a loose jab but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nucombe stuffs the takedown.
Rauta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nucombe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rauta fails with the takedown.
Nucombe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rauta.
Rauta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rauta avoids the body shot from Nucombe.
Neil Nucombe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rauta looks for a takedown but Nucombe sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Nucombe. No joy for Rauta on that attempt.
Nucombe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rauta.
Rauta blocks a jab.
Rauta is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nucombe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rauta.
Nice takedown defense from Nucombe. No joy for Rauta on that attempt. #T2#
Nucombe misses with a wild body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Nucombe. No joy for Rauta on that attempt.
Nucombe misses the jab.
Nucombe misses with a hook. Rauta ducked under it nicely.
Rauta goes for a double leg but Nucombe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nucombe continues to drive forward.
Nucombe tries to counter with a clinch but Rauta shakes him off and moves away.
Rauta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Nucombe scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Rauta.
Rauta scores with a shoulder strike.
Rauta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Nucombe.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta lands with a light punch inside.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Nucombe.
Nucombe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rauta avoids it.
A shot in the inside from Rauta.
Nucombe misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
A short right from Rauta on the inside.
A short right from Rauta.
Nucombe misses with some punches.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Nucombe misses with a punch on the inside.
Nucombe misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Rauta.
Nucombe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Nucombe.
A head punch on the inside from Nucombe fails to land.
Nucombe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Nucombe trying to land knees to the body.
Neil Nucombe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
Nucombe misses with some punches.
Rauta scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nucombe takes a shot to the head.
Rauta misses with some punches.
Nucombe misses with the head strike.
Nucombe lands a right hand.
Rauta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but Nucombe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta lands with a short shot to the head.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Nucombe.
Nucombe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nucombe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nucombe has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
Nucombe looking to throw knees to the head but Rauta is blocking nicely.
Rauta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nucombe has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
Nucombe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rauta blocks it with crossed arms.
Rauta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nucombes head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Neil Nucombe.
I think Rauta 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nyrkki Rauta!
Our winner, Nyrkki Rauta, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TK 7: Kullervo
Date: Aug 11, 2021

#R1#
Ruthlessness shoots in but Rauta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Rauta misses the target.
Rauta just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruthlessness tries to close the distance and clinch but Rauta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rauta's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ruthlessness connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rauta scrambles back to his feet.
Ray Ruthlessness seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Ruthlessness changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rauta looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rauta is trying to get back to half guard.
Ruthlessness throws a strike aimed at the side of Rauta's head but Rauta avoids it well.
Ruthlessness working the ground and pound but Rauta is defending the strikes.
Ruthlessness working the strikes but Rauta uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ruthlessness misses with a head shot. Rauta uses the momentum to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruthlessness loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruthlessness trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Ruthlessness lands a couple of digs.
Ruthlessness is looking to work some ground and pound but Rauta has wrist control.
Ruthlessness is looking to work some ground and pound but Rauta has wrist control.
Ruthlessness wants to control from the top but Rauta keeps moving.
Ruthlessness must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ruthlessness throwing strikes from guard but Rauta blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruthlessness makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rauta is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Beasties that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Ruthlessness landing some decent shots from guard.
Ruthlessness postures up in Rauta's guard and throws a big left but Rauta blocks it. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rauta is pulling down on Ruthlessness's head. It's preventing any offense from Ruthlessness, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ruthlessness lands a nice looking body shot.
Rauta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness throws the left hand but Rauta avoids the punch easily.
Rauta was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ruthlessness connects with a crisp jab.
Ruthlessness dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruthlessness is looking to clinch but Rauta is avoiding it.
Rauta thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rauta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ruthlessness.
A slow jab from Ruthlessness misses its intended target.
Ruthlessness lands a jab to the nose.
Ruthlessness lands with a hook. Rauta tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ruthlessness tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rauta was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruthlessness.#T3#
Rauta scores with a nice head shot.
Ruthlessness thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Rauta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ruthlessness dives in and grabs Rauta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rauta pushes down on Ruthlessness's head and hops out.
Rauta jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nyrkki Rauta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness misses with a takedown attempt
and Rauta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No luck for Ruthlessness with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Ruthlessness forces Rauta back against the cage and clinches.
Ruthlessness tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruthlessness lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rauta misses with some punches.
Rauta blocks a body shot from Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruthlessness lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rauta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ruthlessness backwards.
Rauta is trying to stall. #T4#
Rauta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ruthlessness backwards.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ruthlessness misses with the head strike.
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!
Ruthlessness swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Rauta.
Rauta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ruthlessness tries to work over Rauta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ruthlessness lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ruthlessness lands an uppercut.
Ruthlessness throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Rauta.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ruthlessness softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rauta digs a right hand into Ruthlessness's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ruthlessness's gas tank.
Ruthlessness misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rauta backwards.
Ruthlessness misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Ruthlessness dominated that round.
That's time! Rauta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ruthlessness takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ruthlessness throws a lazy right hand but Rauta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ruthlessness scores with a decent looking hook.
Rauta works the jab nicely.
Rauta moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ray Ruthlessness seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ruthlessness tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rauta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rauta connects with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ruthlessness darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ruthlessness just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Ruthlessness.
Rauta looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rauta lands a lovely overhand right.
Ruthlessness misses the jab.
Rauta is looking to counter punch.
Ruthlessness ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ruthlessness steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rauta.
Ruthlessness tries to clinch up but Rauta circles away and keeps his distance.
A little feinted left hand from Rauta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rauta lands with a cross.
Ruthlessness scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Ruthlessness moves away from the strike by Rauta.
Ruthlessness swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rauta.
Rauta cracks a nice hook into Ruthlessness's ribs.
Rauta throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ruthlessness moves in looking to clinch but Rauta pushes him off.
Rauta throws a hook but Ruthlessness blocks it.
Ruthlessness throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ruthlessness lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rauta lands with an uppercut that bounces Ruthlessness off the cage and back into range.
Ruthlessness is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Ruthlessness closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Ruthlessness.
Rauta wants to stall.
Ruthlessness working aggressively here. #T2#
Rauta slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Rauta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rauta shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Ruthlessness moves into the clinch successfully.
Ruthlessness swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruthlessness swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruthlessness swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ray Ruthlessness seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rauta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ruthlessness tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Rauta.
Rauta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruthlessness doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rauta looking to stall.
Ruthlessness lands with a right to the head.
Ruthlessness throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Ruthlessness tries to throw a body punch but Rauta avoids it by throwing Ruthlessness back against the cage.
Rauta scores with a shot to the side of Ruthlessness's head.
Ruthlessness misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruthlessness.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rauta.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ruthlessness misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rauta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rauta working aggressively here.
Ruthlessness is working for takedown but Rauta is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rauta.#BC#
Rauta breaks from the clinch.
Ruthlessness changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rauta tries to avoid it but Ruthlessness manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rauta to the ground. Rauta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nyrkki Rauta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness missing with a left hand there. Rauta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ruthlessness misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rauta cracks Ruthlessness with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruthlessness chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rauta can pounce on him.
Ruthlessness might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T4#
Ruthlessness swings widly with a right hand
letting Rauta counter with a right hand.
Rauta blocks a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rauta. #CL2#
Rauta tries to keep at a distance but Ruthlessness has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ruthlessness misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rauta lands a shoulder strike.
Ruthlessness tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rauta's elbow.
Come on Rauta - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC#
Rauta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rauta takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ruthlessness ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruthlessness swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Ruthlessness closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ruthlessness lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruthlessness swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nyrkki Rauta will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Ruthlessness lands a nice looking body shot.
Ruthlessness with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rauta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ruthlessness moves out of range of the strikes.
Rauta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rauta throws a head kick that misses.
Ruthlessness appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ruthlessness is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rauta tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rauta lands with a hook. Ruthlessness tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rauta scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rauta swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruthlessness scores with a jab to the head.
Ruthlessness stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rauta.
Ruthlessness moves to clinch but Rauta breaks away
and Rauta counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rauta fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ruthlessness.#T1#
Ruthlessness darts in looking for a takedown but Rauta gets double underhooks and turns Ruthlessness into the cage.
Rauta's corner calls for a 1-2. Rauta obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ruthlessness chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rauta can pounce on him.
Rauta throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness throws a big shot that misses.
Ruthlessness misses with a right hand
and Rauta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rauta lands with a straight right. Ruthlessness didn't see that one coming.
Ruthlessness misses with a body punch
and Rauta counters with a good, hard body kick but Ruthlessness shrugs it off.
Rauta getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ruthlessness throws a hook but Rauta avoids it easily.
Rauta swats away the attempt to clinch by Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rauta circles away.
Nyrkki Rauta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Ruthlessness.
Rauta throws a head kick that misses.
Rauta lands with a cross. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruthlessness wants to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rauta. That's going to slow Ruthlessness down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rauta, as that shot connected.
Rauta misses with a straight left.
Rauta misses with a hook
and Ruthlessness counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A solid body kick from Rauta.
Ruthlessness shoots and misses
and Rauta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ruthlessness takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ruthlessness throws the left hand but Rauta avoids the punch easily.
Rauta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruthlessness.
And Ruthlessness tries to counter it with a takedown but Rauta pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rauta scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ruthlessness in his tracks.
Nyrkki Rauta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rauta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Rauta fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness checks a leg kick.
And Ruthlessness tries to counter it with a takedown but Rauta pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rauta chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ruthlessness with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rauta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rauta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ruthlessness thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Ruthlessness gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ruthlessness being controlled against the cage.
Rauta has had enough of the clinch but Ruthlessness keeps him there for the moment.
Rauta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ruthlessness tries to throw a body punch but Rauta avoids it by throwing Ruthlessness back against the cage. #T4#
Ruthlessness wants to take the fight to the mat but Rauta manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ruthlessness has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rauta seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ruthlessness can turn it around.
Rauta lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rauta tries to throw a body punch but Ruthlessness avoids it by throwing Rauta back against the cage.
Ruthlessness misses with the head strike.
Rauta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Rauta.
Ruthlessness jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rauta walks away with a smile on his face. Ruthlessness gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ruthlessness wants to clinch.
Rauta shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruthlessness throws a hook to the side of Rauta's head but Rauta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ruthlessness throws a hook but Rauta blocks it.
Ruthlessness checks a leg kick.
Ruthlessness throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rauta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nyrkki Rauta showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rauta 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nyrkki Rauta!
Nyrkki Rauta retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Nyrkki Rauta thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TK 1: Väinämöinen
Date: Jun 09, 2021

#R1#
Rauta throws a lazy right hand but OG sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
OG scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
OG throws a hook but Rauta blocks it.
OG misses with a body shot.
Rauta is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rauta defending well as OG loads up on a big left hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rauta.
Rauta is looking to slow OG down with leg kicks.
Rauta scores with a nice right hand.
A big right from OG misses.
Rauta misses with a looping left.
A shot to the liver by Rauta. Beautiful body shot.
OG throws a lazy right hand but Rauta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
OG throws a lazy uppercut
and Rauta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
A jab from OG misses.
Rauta misses with a head kick.
Rauta takes one to the chin there.#T1#
OG on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
OG looks to land a left hand but Rauta moved out of range nicely.
OG rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rauta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Rauta. Those never looked like landing.
OG slips a jab from Rauta.
A low kick lands for Rauta.
A low kick lands for Rauta.
OG staying out of range there.
Rauta looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
OG scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
OG has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe in the buildup to the fight.
A slow jab from OG misses its intended target.
OG is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rauta throws a body punch but OG moves out of range.
OG throwing a counter right hand but Rauta manages to avoid it.
OG swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
OG throws a hook to the side of Rauta's head but Rauta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rauta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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!
OG swings widly with a right hand
letting Rauta counter with a right hand. #T2#
Rauta throws a jab when OG was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from OG misses the target.
Rauta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from OG.
OG with a jab.
OG misses with a hook. Rauta ducked under it nicely.
OG throws a poor cross that misses
and Rauta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
OG rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rauta counters with a straight right hand.
OG misses with a hook. Rauta ducked under it nicely.
Rauta throws out a counter right but OG avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Rauta misses.
OG misses with a left hand
and Rauta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#OG is rocked!
Rauta throws an overhand right that drops OG like a sack of potatoes! Rauta dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nyrkki Rauta! Nyrkki Rauta retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Nyrkki Rauta, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: BWMMA-7: Remastered
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
Rauta throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness misses with a combination
and Rauta counters with a nice body shot.
Rauta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruthlessness ducks under a wild hook from Rauta.
Ruthlessness misses with a takedown attempt - Rauta sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ruthlessness slips a straight right by Rauta.
Rauta throws an overhand right that lands on Ruthlessness's shoulder, as Ruthlessness tries to avoid the shot.
Ruthlessness just misses with a punch to the body.
Rauta misses with an uppercut. Ruthlessness saw that one coming.
Ruthlessness ducks under a wild hook from Rauta.#CL2#
Ruthlessness gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Rauta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rauta ducks under a wild hook from Ruthlessness.
Rauta slips under a jab.
Ruthlessness shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rauta defends it nicely.
Ruthlessness swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Rauta looks to land a left hand but Ruthlessness moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Ruthlessness moves into range and clinches up with Rauta.
Rauta blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Ruthlessness misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruthlessness swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta lands a left hand.
Rauta pushes Ruthlessness back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruthlessness throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rautas head.
Ruthlessness is working for takedown but Rauta is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nyrkki Rauta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruthlessness digs a right hand into Rauta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rauta's gas tank. #BC#
Rauta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nyrkki Rauta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruthlessness misses with a body shot.
Rauta lands a head shot.
Ruthlessness is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruthlessness on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ruthlessness tests Rauta's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Ruthlessness misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Rauta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ruthlessness tries to clinch up.
Rauta misses the jab.
Ruthlessness with the counter takedown but Rauta avoids it easily.
Rauta throws a hook to the side of Ruthlessness's head but Ruthlessness sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rauta connects with a looping right hand.
We've been told by Rauta's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ruthlessness shoots in for a takedown but Rauta shows good takedown defense.
Ray Ruthlessness seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruthlessness displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rauta throws out the jab.
Rauta scores with a three punch combo! #CL2#
Ruthlessness gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Ruthlessness.
Rauta misses with a body punch.
Ruthlessness tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Ruthlessness.
Rauta lands a body shot.
Ruthlessness throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rautas head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rauta.
Rauta stalling the fight.
Ruthlessness misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Rauta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ruthlessness backwards.
Ruthlessness tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruthlessness tries to work over Rauta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rauta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ruthlessnesss head.
Ruthlessness tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rauta blocks an uppercut.
Ruthlessness tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rauta's elbow.
Ruthlessness tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rauta's elbow.
Ruthlessness misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Ruthlessness drags the fight down to the ground.
Ruthlessness pulls Rauta in to control the position.
Ruthlessness thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Rauta won't allow Ruthlessness to sweep him here.
Rauta passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Ruthlessness desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T4#
Ruthlessness tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rauta wants to control but Ruthlessness is keeping him busy.
Ruthlessness wants to control but Rauta is keeping busy.
Ruthlessness tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Rauta has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Ruthlessness felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ruthlessness tries to hold on but Rauta pushes him away.
Rauta controlling the position easily from mount.
Ruthlessness throws a strike but has given up his back in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nyrkki Rauta dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ruthlessness displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rauta throws out the jab. #CL2#
Ruthlessness clinches up with Rauta and pushes him back against the cage.
Ruthlessness tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rauta just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ruthlessness misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ruthlessness fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rauta working hard to break the clinch.
Ruthlessness goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruthlessness tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rauta trying to control the position but instead, Ruthlessness has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rauta into the cage.
Rauta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ruthlessness misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rauta tries to stall but Ruthlessness uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ruthlessness wants a takedown but no success here.
Ray Ruthlessness seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Ruthlessness scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ruthlessness pushes Rauta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Ruthlessness.
Rauta misses with some punches. #T1#
Ruthlessness doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rauta prevents a body shot from Ruthlessness.
A head punch on the inside from Ruthlessness fails to land.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness misses with a body punch.
Rauta misses with a punch to the body.
Rauta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ruthlessness tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ruthlessness digs a right hand underneath Rauta's ribcage. Rauta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rauta struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruthlessness controls his hands.
Rauta leaning against his opponent.
Ruthlessness misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
Ruthlessness misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ruthlessness fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruthlessness tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rauta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ruthlessness throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta tries to break free but Ruthlessness pushes him back against the cage.
Ruthlessness lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ruthlessness lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rauta backwards. #T2#
Rauta avoiding damage.
Ruthlessness doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Rauta.
Ruthlessness misses with a punch to the body.
Rauta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rauta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruthlessness doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rauta is pushing Ruthlessness up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ruthlessness misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rauta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Rauta.
Ruthlessness prevents a body shot from Rauta.
Ruthlessness tries to work over Rauta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rauta blocks a body shot from Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rauta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Ruthlessness lands with a left to the head.
Rauta is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta is looking to break free of the clinch but Ruthlessness has double underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Ruthlessness swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta blocks a body shot from Ruthlessness.
Rauta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruthlessness's elbow.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruthlessness misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta tries to stall but Ruthlessness uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ruthlessness misses with a body punch.
Ruthlessness presses Rauta against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ruthlessness tries to score a body lock takedown but Rauta shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nyrkki Rauta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruthlessness doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Ruthlessness misses with some punches.
Rauta prevents a body shot from Ruthlessness.
Rauta blocking some punches.
Rauta blocking some punches.
Ruthlessness struggles to land a body shot inside as Rauta controls his hands.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Rauta has a couple of punches blocked by Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ruthlessness misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruthlessness prevents Rauta from breaking the clinch.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Rauta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ruthlessnesss head.
Ruthlessness lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ruthlessness blocks a body shot from Rauta.
Ruthlessness swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruthlessness tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rauta's elbow.
Rauta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta stalling the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nyrkki Rauta will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Ruthlessness fails with a takedown attempt.
Rauta is looking to counter punch.
Rauta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ruthlessness fails with a takedown attempt.
Rauta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ruthlessness takes one on the button.#CUT#It looks like Ray Ruthlessness has been cut.
Rauta missing with a left hand there. Ruthlessness was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rauta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruthlessness can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Ruthlessness drives through and clinches with Rauta against the cage.
Ruthlessness lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruthlessness tries a body shot but Rauta blocks it.
Rauta is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta blocks a body shot from Ruthlessness. #T1#
Ruthlessness letting Rauta take a breather here.
Ruthlessness has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
A short right from Rauta on the inside.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruthlessness throws a head punch that misses.
Ruthlessness throws a head punch that misses.
Ruthlessness misses with the head strike.
Ruthlessness blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Ruthlessness fails to land.
Ruthlessness misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Rauta blocking some punches.
Ruthlessness's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ruthlessness swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ruthlessness tries to work over Rauta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rauta goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Rauta tries a body shot but Ruthlessness blocks it.
Rauta misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Rauta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ruthlessness misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rauta wants to stall.
Rauta is leaning against Ruthlessness and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rauta lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruthlessness tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rauta's elbow.
Ruthlessness misses with a body punch.
Ruthlessness misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ruthlessness swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rauta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ruthlessness blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rauta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Ruthlessness drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nyrkki Rauta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Ruthlessness.
Rauta stalling in the clinch but Ruthlessness improves position.
Rauta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ruthlessness tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rauta smiles and moves away.
Rauta with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ruthlessness to score with a decent uppercut.
Ruthlessness misses with a jab to the body
and Rauta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Ruthlessness clinches up with Rauta and pushes him back against the cage.
Ruthlessness misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rauta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rauta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ruthlessness misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rauta is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ruthlessness is keeping busy.
Ruthlessness misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Rauta taking a breather.
Rauta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ruthlessness backwards.
Rauta lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Ruthlessness working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rauta lands with a light punch inside.
Rauta has Ruthlessness pressed against the cage.
Rauta tries to work over Ruthlessness's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD2#
Ruthlessness turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruthlessness misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ruthlessness tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rauta tries to bench press Ruthlessness off him but Ruthlessness keeps the position.
Rauta on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rauta tries to get out of the position.
Ruthlessness landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ruthlessness in side control, throwing shots but Rauta defends.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nyrkki Rauta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rauta has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nyrkki Rauta!
Nyrkki Rauta retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Nyrkki Rauta thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BWMMA-4 The Crowning
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
Wayne ducks under a wild hook from Rauta.
Rauta lands with a cross.
Rauta scores with a nice strike.#CUT#It looks like Michael Wayne has been cut.
Wayne takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC#Wayne is rocked!#KD#
Rauta lands a big uppercut and Wayne crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Wayne looks OK. Rauta waves Wayne back to his feet!
Wayne is still on wobbly legs! Can Rauta finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rauta cracks Wayne on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Wayne falls backwards against the cage. Rauta follows up with more strikes that drop Wayne to his knees. Rauta keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Wayne! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nyrkki Rauta!
Nyrkki Rauta is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Nyrkki Rauta, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: BWMMA-3
Date: Mar 13, 2021

#R1#
Ibragomedov misses with the combination.
Rauta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rauta lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ibragomedov misses with a takedown attempt
and Rauta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Yulka Ibragomedov has been cut.
Ibragomedov ducks under a wild hook from Rauta.
Rauta has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ibragomedov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rauta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rauta connects with a body shot.
Ibragomedov walks straight into a right hand from Rauta - that's dropped him! Rauta jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Ibragomedov from any more punishment! Ibragomedov complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nyrkki Rauta!
The defeated Yulka Ibragomedov had this to say: 'Won't be happening again'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2021

#R1#
Rauta sizes up Peter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rauta leaves Peter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Peter has his takedown stuffed
and Rauta counters with a left to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Rauta as Peter shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Peter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rauta jabs Peter to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rauta jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Peter shoots in looking for a takedown. Rauta tries to sprawl out of it but Peter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rauta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Peter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rauta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rauta wants it to stay on the feet.
Rauta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rauta lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Peter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Peter is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Rauta darts in and clinches Peter up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Rauta. #T1#
Peter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rauta gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Rauta.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rauta.
Peter takes a shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rauta - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rauta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Peter backwards.
Peter is looking to take this one to the mat.
Good body shot from Rauta.
Rauta holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rauta digs a right hand underneath Peter's ribcage. Peter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rauta lands with a left to the head.
Rauta stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rauta lands a left hand.
Rauta's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rauta is working Peter over against the cage.#T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rauta.
Rauta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rauta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Rauta as the two fighters clinch.
Rauta lands an uppercut.
Rauta lands a hook that snaps the head of Peter backwards.
Rauta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Peter or not.
A frustrated look appears on Rauta's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rauta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Peter has him pressed against the cage.
Rauta lands with a left to the head.
Peter wants a takedown but no success here.
Rauta has Peter pushed against the cage.
Rauta wants to get back to striking at distance but Peter won't allow it.
Rauta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rauta lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Peter is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rauta is stalling here.
Rauta lands a nice uppercut.
Rauta pushes Peter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rauta looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rauta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Peter backwards.
Peter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rauta fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nyrkki Rauta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peter moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheers as Rauta lands an impressive looking overhand right. Peter doesn't seem phased though.
Good exchange - Rauta coming out on top.
Rauta works the jab nicely.
Peter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rauta's jab looks to have found its range, popping Peter under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rauta lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T4#
Peter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rauta scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab by Rauta.
Justin Peter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rauta.
Peter with a poor takedown
and Rauta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rauta connects with a body shot that sends Peter's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Rauta clinches up with Peter and pushes him back against the cage.
Rauta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Peter backwards.
Nice body punch from Rauta - that landed with a thud.
Rauta stalling in the clinch.
Peter is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rauta pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rauta slowing the pace effectively.
Rauta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peter backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rauta taking a breather.
Rauta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rauta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nyrkki Rauta dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rauta uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Peter has time to react.
Peter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Peter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rauta smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Peter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rauta might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A head kick by Peter misses
and Rauta counters with a stiff right hand.
Rauta lands with a straight right. Peter didn't see that one coming.
A combination from Rauta does no damage.
Peter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rauta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rauta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Peter tries to clinch but Rauta moves out of range.
Rauta wants to counter the offense by Peter and move into the clinch position.
Rauta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Peter.
Rauta tests Peter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Peter moves forwards but Rauta connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peter moves forwards but Rauta connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Peter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rauta scores with a punch to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Peter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rauta counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Peter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rauta connects with a nice looking jab.
Rauta lands a lovely overhand right.
Rauta connects with a right hand. Peter shakes it off.
Rauta scores with a nice right hand.
Rauta goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC2#Peter is rocked!
Peter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oh Peter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nyrkki Rauta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rauta lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rauta lands with a nice body punch.
Peter seems to have got his legs back now.
Peter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rauta lands a slapping body shot.
Rauta scores with a one two! Peter had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rauta lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T2#
Rauta connects with a body shot that sends Peter's belly button to the back.
Rauta lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rauta digs a good body shot into Peter's ribs.
Peter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rauta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Peter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rauta connects with a looping right hand.
A cross from Rauta lands.
Rauta cracks Peter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Rauta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Rauta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Come on Rauta - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rauta tries to break free but Peter pushes him back against the cage.
Rauta lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Rauta gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Peter.
A frustrated look appears on Rauta's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rauta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rauta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rauta.
Rauta content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rauta stalling against the cage.
Rauta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rauta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rauta - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Peter is trying to drag Rauta to the mat but Rauta just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rauta slows down the pace here. #T4#
Peter letting Rauta take a breather here.
Rauta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rauta scores with a shot to the side of Peter's head.
Rauta lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Rauta.
Nice body punch from Rauta.
Rauta gets underhooks to prevent Peter's takedown attempt.
Rauta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rauta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rauta effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rauta slowing the pace effectively.
A short right from Rauta on the inside.
Rauta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right from Rauta on the inside.
Rauta stalling in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nyrkki Rauta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rauta lands a right hook to the body.
Peter throws a head kick that half lands.
Peter misses with a takedown
and Rauta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab, jab by Rauta - just one landing.
Rauta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rauta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Peter tries for a takedown but Rauta circles away easily
enabling Rauta to counter with a crisp jab.
Rauta scores with a jab to the jaw.
Peter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rauta scores with a jab to the body.
Rauta swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Peter.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Rauta there.
Rauta lands a slapping body shot.
Rauta digs a good hook to Peter's body.
Rauta thuds his right hand into Peter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Rauta scores with a hook to the body. Peter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rauta lands a nice shot that snaps Peter's head back.
Rauta connects with a jab.
Rauta connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rauta lands an uppercut.
Rauta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peters head.
A shot in the inside from Rauta.
Rauta's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Peter takes a shot to the head.
Rauta is stalling here.
Peter is trying to drag Rauta to the mat but Rauta just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Peter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rauta digs a right hand into Peter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Peter's gas tank.
Justin Peter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rauta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rauta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Peter backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rauta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rauta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rauta lands a body punch in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rauta.
A right hook to the body lands for Rauta.
A short uppercut from Rauta.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Peter. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Rauta lands with a short shot to the head.
Peter takes a shot to the head.
Rauta is struggling to control the position.
A body shot lands from Rauta.
Rauta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Rauta. #T3#
Rauta scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Rauta.
Rauta wants to break free but Peter has control.
Rauta lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Peter.
Peter being controlled against the cage.
Rauta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rauta tries to break free but Peter pushes him back against the cage.
Rauta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rauta dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rauta lands with a light punch inside.
Peter letting Rauta take a breather here.
Rauta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Peter backwards.
Rauta taking a breather.
Peter goes for a takedown attempt but Rauta pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T4#
Rauta cracks Peter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rauta thuds his right hand into Peter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Peter takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rauta has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rauta blocks a head kick by Peter. #CL2#
Rauta rushes Peter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Rauta.
Rauta lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rauta.
Rauta lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rauta pushes Peter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rauta lands a right hand.
Rauta lands a shot to the body.
Rauta displaying some good clinch control by pressing Peter up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Rauta.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nyrkki Rauta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rauta has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 24:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 24:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nyrkki Rauta!

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