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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dwight Edgar (ranked 3159 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruddo Ryokale (ranked 3523 p4p, 174 weight class). Ruddo Ryokale is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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145 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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140 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Good chin |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dwight Edgar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ruddo Ryokale!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryokale closes the distance and clinches.
Edgar scores a nice knee to the body.
Edgar lands a nice knee to the body.
Ryokale has Edgar pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ryokale pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Edgar tumbling to the mat - Ryokale dives into Edgar's guard.
Edgar wants to stand but Ryokale is controlling the position.
Edgar wants to sweep here but Ryokale controlling him for the moment.
Edgar keeping moving, preventing Ryokale from controlling successfully.
Edgar keeping full guard, as Ryokale tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryokale not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Edgar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ryokale trying to control but Edgar is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar managing to control the position.
Ryokale lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ryokale wants to control from the top but Edgar keeps moving.
Edgar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ryokale gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ryokale working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ryokale postures up in Edgar's guard and throws a big left but Edgar blocks it.
Ryokale postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ryokale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ryokale not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ryokale trying to control but Edgar is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Ryokale with that takedown attempt.
Ryokale closes the distance and pushes Edgar back into the cage.
Ryokale wants to take the fight to the mat but Edgar manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ryokale is working for takedown but Edgar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dwight Edgar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruddo Ryokale.
Ryokale throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Edgars head.
Ryokale tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ryokale tries for a takedown but Edgar manages to get underhooks.
Edgar lands an elbow just above Ryokale 's eye.
It looks like Ruddo Ryokale has been cut.
Edgar connects with a knee to the head.
Ryokale looks winded!
Ryokale takes an elbow to the temple.
Edgar scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Edgar creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ryokale's defenses.
Ryokale on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Edgar.
Ryokale takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ryokale takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees to the body from Edgar.
Ryokale changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Edgar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Edgar.
Ryokale dives in for a single leg takedown but Edgar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've been told by Edgar's head coaches at Blanc Fitness Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Edgar moves into the clinch.
Edgar working Ryokale over with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Edgar.
Edgar struggles to land a body shot inside as Ryokale controls his hands.
Edgar is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgar lands an elbow just above Ryokale 's eye.
That has opened up Ruddo Ryokale's cut even more.
Edgar lands an elbow just above Ryokale 's eye.
A knee to the head by Edgar.
Edgar misses with a body punch.
Edgar creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ryokale's defenses.
The cut above Ruddo Ryokale's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Edgar.
Ryokale is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Edgar utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Edgar crunches a lovely knee into Ryokale's ribcage.
Edgar is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ryokale managing to block the knees to the body from Edgar.
Edgar comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ryokale on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Edgar lands a nice knee to the body.
Edgar unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ryokale lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Edgar scores a nice knee to the body.
Edgar landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Edgar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwight Edgar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruddo Ryokale's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A thudding body kick lands there by Edgar!
Edgar closes the distance and pushes Ryokale back into the cage.
Edgar landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Edgar working Ryokale over with knees to the body.
Edgar scores a nice knee to the body.
Edgar lands a knee to the body.
Edgar putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ryokale in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Edgar.
Edgar with a knee to the head.
Edgar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryokale can do to turn this around?
Edgar lands a good knee to the midsection. Ryokale won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edgar lands a good knee to the midsection. Ryokale won't want to take too many of those.
Edgar lands a knee to the body.
Edgar scores a nice knee to the body.
Ryokale takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees in the clinch landing for Edgar.
Edgar missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ryokale throws an elbow but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Edgar landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Edgar working Ryokale over with knees to the body.
Edgar lands a good knee to the midsection. Ryokale won't want to take too many of those.
Edgar is pressed up against the cage. Ryokale has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Edgar down to the mat. Edgar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Edgar moves into the clinch.
Edgar gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Edgar lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Edgar.
Edgar with a knee to the head.
Ryokale blocks a body shot from Edgar.
Ryokale tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Edgar avoids it.
Edgar landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ryokale takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edgar gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Edgar.
Edgar is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Edgar lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgar crunches a lovely knee into Ryokale's ribcage.
Edgar landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ryokale has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Edgar clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ryokale tries to keep control of the position but Edgar is staying busy.
Edgar trying to get back to his feet but Ryokale is in full control for now.
Will Ryokale go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ryokale is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Edgar knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Edgar for a finish.
Ryokale loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Edgar hold on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar rolls, trying to escape but Ryokale keeps control of the position.
Ryokale lands strikes to the head.
Edgar trying to control the hands but Ryokale won't let him.
Edgar is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I would not like to be Edgar right now.
Edgar trying to control the hands but Ryokale breaks the grip.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ryokale's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Ryokale has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Edgar breaks Ryokale's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Edgar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ryokale has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Edgar trying to control but Ryokale is working from the bottom.
Edgar tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryokale is retaining full guard.
Edgar is sitting in close to Ryokale's body. Ryokale has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Edgar is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Edgar is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Ryokale.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ruddo Ryokale!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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