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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
MMMA Clown Chaos 11
Date: May 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Spencer fails with a takedown attempt.
A big right from Spencer misses.
Spencer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Spencer misses the shot to the body.
Hack throws a body shot but no joy.
Hack lunges at Spencer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spencer's hand.
The fighters circling - Hack throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hack uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spencer.
A big left from Hack misses.
Hack displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Joe Spencer has been cut.
Hack misses with a hook to the body
and Spencer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hack swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spencer misses with the combination.
#T1#
Hack throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hack connects with a looping right hand.
Hack throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spencer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hack.
Hack jabs Spencer right on the nose. Spencer blinks but takes it well.
Spencer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hack can pounce on him.
Spencer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hack throws a hook to the side of Spencer's head but Spencer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spencer blocks a jab.
Spencer throws the left hand but Hack avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Spencer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Spencer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hack regains half guard.
Hack keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T2#
Spencer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Spencer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Spencer throwing shots but Hack is blocking nicely.
Spencer slips a nice elbow through Hack's hands, connecting with Hack's forehead.#SUB#
Hack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hack tries to roll over but Spencer keeps him under control.
Spencer drops an elbow to the side of Hack's head. #T3#
Spencer throwing shots but Hack is blocking nicely.
Hack has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spencer is working away from the top position though.
Hack works his way to full guard. Good work.
Spencer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Spencer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hack tries to strike from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hack is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Hack is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Spencer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Hack throws a big right hand that misses.
Spencer trying to strike off his back.
Spencer is trying to control the position but Hack postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spencer pulls Hack in to control the position.
Hack postures up in Spencer's guard and throws a big left but Spencer blocks it.
Hack lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Spencer pulls Hack in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Crack Hack will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Spencer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A head kick by Hack misses
and Spencer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spencer looks to throw the jab but Hack is out of range.
Spencer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Spencer misses with a looping left.
Hack scores with a decent looking hook.
Hack finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Spencer misses with a looping right.
A quick step to the side and Hack tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spencer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hack half committed to a counter leg kick.
Spencer dodges the punch combination from Hack.
Spencer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hack throws a head kick that misses.
Spencer throws out a counter right but Hack avoids it with no problem.
Hack misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hack misses with a body shot.
Spencer slips under a jab from Hack.
A slow jab from Hack misses its intended target. #T1#
Spencer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Spencer. Those never looked like landing.
Hack throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spencer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Crack Hack is winning the standup battle so far.
Hack avoids the body shot from Spencer.
Spencer misses with a hook to the body
and Hack counters with a straight right hand.
Spencer misses with a wild body shot.
Hack takes a swing at Spencer's ribcage but misses.
Hack lands a slapping body shot.
Hack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Hack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spencer ducks under a wild hook from Hack.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spencer.#T2#
Hack scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Crack Hack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Spencer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spencer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spencer with the counter takedown but Hack avoids it easily.
Hack misses with a low kick.
Hack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spencer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hack.
Hack throws a jab but it's blocked by Spencer.
Hack connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Spencer misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Hack misses.
Hack throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hack jabs at Spencer's body.
Hack misses with an uppercut.
Spencer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Hack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spencer moves away.
Hack misses with a leg kick
and Spencer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hack fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spencer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good exchange - Hack coming out on top.
Spencer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Spencer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Spencer.
Spencer misses with a looping left.
Spencer walks into a left hand.
Hack looks to throw a body kick
and Spencer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spencer throws an overhand right that lands on Hack's shoulder, as Hack tries to avoid the shot.
Hack fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Hack misses with a jab to the body
enabling Spencer to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Spencer lands.
Hack swings for the body but Spencer moves out of range.
Hack misses the shot to the body.
Spencer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hack.#TD2#
Spencer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hack's half guard.
Spencer prevents Hack from improving his position.
Spencer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hack manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Hack escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Spencer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crack Hack dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Spencer'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. 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.
#R3#
Hack throws the left hand but Spencer avoids the punch easily.
Spencer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hack has time to react.
Hack looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hack takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hack shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hack slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Hack on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hack throws a right hand that misses
enabling Spencer to counter with a crisp jab.
Hack bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spencer.
Hack throws a counter high kick but Spencer was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hack misses with a body shot
and Spencer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spencer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Hack throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Spencer counters with a shoot takedown. Hack fights it but they end up in guard.
Spencer trying to control but Hack is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hack lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Spencer keeping moving, preventing Hack from controlling successfully.
Spencer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Hack taking some punishment here, with Spencer in his half guard.
Spencer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hack defending well though.
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. Spencer connects with a nice short shot to Hack's temple.
Spencer prevents Hack from improving his position.
Spencer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Spencer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hack has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spencer is working away from the top position though.
Joe Spencer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spencer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Spencer drops an elbow to the side of Hack's head.
Hack keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Hack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Spencer scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Hack on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hack is looking to control Spencer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hack avoid being mounted?
Spencer 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.
Joe Spencer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spencer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hack manages to get to full guard.
Hack is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Spencer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Spencer preventing the sweep.
Spencer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Spencer throwing strikes from guard but Hack blocks nicely.
Spencer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hack 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#
Spencer keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hack is trying to control. Spencer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Spencer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hack 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crack Hack!
Crack Hack decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
MMMA 19: Final Verdict
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Mason tests Baelish's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mason slips a jab from Baelish.
Mason half committed to a counter leg kick.
The fighters circling - Baelish throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Mason rushes Baelish and presses him up against the cage.
Mason comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Petyr Baelish has been cut.
Baelish blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baelish prevents a body shot from Mason. #TD2#
Baelish has hold of one of Mason's legs. Mason is fighting the takedown attempt but Baelish gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES#
Mason kicks Baelish off and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason loads up on a big right hand but Baelish slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baelish! But no joy.
Baelish loads up on a big right hand but Mason slips the punch.
Mason was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Baelish just misses with a punch to the body.
Mason swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baelish takes one on the button.
Mason misses the jab.
Baelish uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mason.
Baelish throws a hook to the side of Mason's head but Mason sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mason misses with an uppercut.
Mason ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baelish fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mason avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Baelish throws the left hand but Mason avoids the punch easily.
Baelish slips a jab from Mason.
Mason explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mason tries to land a front kick but Baelish steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mason tries a head kick but it misses.
Baelish uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mason.
Mason with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Baelish to score with a decent uppercut.
Mason throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baelish throws a lazy right hand but Mason sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baelish has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Baelish there as he acknowledges the shot.
Baelish is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Mason throws a big shot that misses.
Baelish throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mason on the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Mitch Mason has been cut.
Mason checks a leg kick.
Mason tries a head kick but it misses.
Baelish is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Mason misses
and Baelish counters with a low kick, right behind Mason 's knee.
Mason is breathing heavily.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Mason! Baelish is out on his feet! Mason rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Baelish is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Baelish is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitch Mason!
After the big win, Mitch Mason made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Bowen fails in his attempt to clinch. #KD#
Mason lands a big uppercut and Bowen crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bowen looks OK. Mason waves Bowen back to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Makebono Bowen has been cut.
Mason lands with a nice body punch.
Mason flashes Bowen a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Bowen's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Bowen crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Mason punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mitch Mason!
Mitch Mason really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Rose clobbers Bateman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#
It looks like Paddy Bateman has been cut.
Bateman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bateman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rose misses with a hook.
A head kick by Rose misses
and Bateman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bateman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've been informed that Bateman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#KD#
Rose drops his shoulder and cracks Bateman with a huge uppercut! Bateman goes down! Can Rose finish him?
#ROC#
Bateman is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rose throwing strikes but missing.
Rose wants to control from the top but Bateman keeps moving.
Rose throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Rose drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bateman dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Rose not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rose keeping moving, preventing Bateman from controlling successfully. #T1#
Bateman forces his way into half guard.
Bateman is trying to control the action in half guard but Rose is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bateman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Rose looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bateman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rose sees it coming and defends easily.
Rose is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Bateman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rose sees it coming and defends easily.
Rose is pressing down on Bateman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Bateman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bateman trying to control the position from guard on top but Rose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bateman's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Rose looking for a guillotine here but Bateman defends easily.
Bateman passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Bateman wants to work for an arm triangle but Rose is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rose trying to get back to full guard but Bateman takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T3#
Bateman wants to take his opponent's back but Rose doesn't allow it.
Bateman avoids the attempt from Rose to control.
Rose is trying to escape the mount.
Bateman tries to control but Rose wriggling away.
Bateman wants to take his opponent's back but Rose doesn't allow it.
Bateman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bateman wants to control the pace but Rose is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Bateman goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rose is on top in guard.
Rose wants to pass the guard but Bateman is keeping the position.
Bateman wants to sweep but no luck.
Rose throws a strike but Bateman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Bateman trying to control but Rose is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rose pushes a forearm under Bateman's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bateman is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Derick Rose!
Derick Rose seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Hack lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hack connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Greyjoy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hack scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hack!
Greyjoy really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Hack drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Greyjoy right on the button. Greyjoy goes down! Hack follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Hack gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crack Hack!
A very excited looking Crack Hack 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.
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Event:
VFA Wednesday Fights 1
Date: Feb 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Dileo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dileo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Raunio misses with a looping right.
Dileo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Raunio stalks Dileo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dileo's face. Dileo staggers backwards, shaken.
A left lands for Raunio.
Raunio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Raunio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Raunio lands a nice hook to Dileo's body. Dileo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Raunio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good work by Dileo as he checks the leg kick.
Dileo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
We've been told by Raunio's head coaches at Hellfire Antechamber that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Raunio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dileo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Dileo has knocked Raunio down with a huge combo! Dileo steps away and waves a wobbly Raunio back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Rauli Raunio has been cut.#T1##TD2#
Dileo shoots in and gets a takedown into Raunio's guard.
Dileo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Raunio looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Raunio can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dileo controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raunio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Raunio controlling Dileo's posture. #T2##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Raunio throws a body punch but Dileo moves out of range.
Dileo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Raunio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dileo throws out the jab. #TD2#
Dileo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dileo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Raunio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dileo stays in close to Raunio's body and controls the position. #T3#
Dileo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raunio is keeping the position for now.
Raunio has control of Dileo's left arm, preventing Dileo from doing any damage.
Dileo trying to control the position from guard on top but Raunio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raunio has Dileo pulled in close to control his posture.
Raunio wants to sweep here but Dileo controlling him for the moment.
Raunio seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dileo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Raunio with a hook.
Raunio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Raunio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dileo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dileo.
Raunio lands a jab.
Raunio misses with a looping left.
Raunio connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dileo momentarily.
Rauli Raunio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raunio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rauli Raunio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rauli Raunio's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Raunio jabs Dileo right on the nose. Dileo blinks but takes it well.
Dileo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dileo.
Raunio lands a right hook to the body.
Dileo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Raunio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD#
Raunio shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dileo's guard.
Raunio connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dileo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dileo wants to free his trapped foot but Raunio is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dileo controlling the pace.
Dileo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Raunio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Dileo trying to control from Raunio's half guard. Raunio has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Raunio managing to control the position.
Dileo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Raunio pulls Dileo in close to prevent any damage.
Dileo is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Raunio is looking to stand up but Dileo isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Raunio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Davide Dileo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Raunio has control of Dileo's left arm, preventing Dileo from doing any damage.
Dileo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Raunio controlling Dileo's posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Raunio lands a lovely overhand right.
Raunio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dileo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dileo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Raunio looks to score with a jab to the body but Dileo is just out of range.
Dileo flicks out a counter leg kick but Raunio steps away.
Dileo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Raunio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Raunio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raunio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dileo.
Dileo with the counter takedown but Raunio avoids it easily.#T4#
Raunio throws the left hand but Dileo avoids the punch easily.
Raunio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dileo can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Dileo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raunio is controlling Dileo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Dileo wants to advance to full mount but Raunio doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Dileo looking to pass the guard.
Raunio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dileo wants to control from the top but Raunio keeps moving.
Raunio is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rauli Raunio will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rauli Raunio's cut.
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!
#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Raunio.
Raunio lands with an overhand left.
Dileo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL#
Raunio has closed the distance and engaged Dileo in a clinch.
#BC#
Raunio breaks the clinch.
Raunio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dileo was well out of range. Poor timing from Raunio.
Dileo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Raunio misses with a body shot.
As Raunio backs off Dileo throws a huge counter combo but Raunio manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raunio throws a lazy uppercut
and Dileo counters with a body kick.
Raunio tries to land a front kick but Dileo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dileo throws a counter combo.
Raunio cracks Dileo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Raunio throws a lazy right hand but Dileo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raunio scores with a decent looking hook.
Raunio dodges the punch combination from Dileo.
Nice defenses there by Dileo.
Dileo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Raunio looks to throw the jab but Dileo is out of range.
A head kick by Raunio misses
and Dileo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rauli Raunio is winning the standup battle so far.
Raunio fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dileo misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD#
Raunio manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dileo on his heels. He'll look to pass Dileo's guard now, I'm sure.
Davide Dileo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Raunio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dileo tries to strike from the bottom.
Raunio trying to control the position from guard on top but Dileo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dileo trying to keep a closed guard but Raunio is proving a slippery customer.
Dileo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Raunio's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dileo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dileo trying to control the position.
Raunio scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Raunio won't allow Dileo to sweep him here.
Raunio keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dileo's head.
Raunio throws a big elbow that misses.
Dileo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Raunio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Raunio distracts Dileo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rauli Raunio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dileo wants to sweep here but Raunio controlling him for the moment.
Raunio showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Raunio connects with a looping right hand.
Dileo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raunio.
Dileo walks into a left hand. #TD#
Raunio closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dileo's guard.
Raunio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dileo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Raunio wants to control from the top but Dileo keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rauli Raunio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Raunio 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rauli Raunio!
After the fight, Rauli Raunio was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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