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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Ravago (ranked 4741 p4p, 6594 weight class) and Evgeny Kolesov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Santiago Ravago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Evgeny Kolesov!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolesov closes the distance and clinches.
Kolesov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ravago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kolesov has clasped his hands together around Ravago's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ravago tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ravago is working hard here to advance position.
Ravago taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ravago is looking for a sweep.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kolesov working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Kolesov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ravago some visible discomfort.
Ravago taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kolesov tries to move to mount but Ravago blocks the move with his legs.
Ravago is trying to escape the position but Kolesov is controlling the position.
Kolesov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ravago, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolesov staying calm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ravago tries to escape but Kolesov is in control.
Ravago is looking to regain half guard here but Kolesov keeps moving and retains side control.
Kolesov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ravago wants to control but Kolesov postures up.
Kolesov lands a nice forearm strike.
Kolesov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ravago tries to buck Kolesov off but Kolesov is having none of it.
Kolesov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ravago takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ravago regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolesov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kolesov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kolesov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ravago taking some punishment here, with Kolesov in his half guard.
Kolesov working Ravago over with strikes.
Kolesov is nestled in close to Ravago, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ravago is trying to control but can't.
Ravago pushes Kolesov off looking to stand but Kolesov dives back in and keeps control.
Ravago is trying to control but can't.
Kolesov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ravago is looking for a sweep. Kolesov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kolesov trying to mount his opponent but Ravago defends it.
Kolesov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ravago tries to roll over but Kolesov keeps him under control.
Kolesov moves nicely into side control.
Kolesov 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 Ravago's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kolesov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kolesov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ravago, who protects the arm well.
Kolesov controls the position from side control.
Ravago wants to control but Kolesov postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolesov is staying tight to Ravago's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ravago is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ravago tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kolesov cracks Ravago with a big right hand but Ravago just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ravago is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ravago tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kolesov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kolesov is working Ravago over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ravago takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kolesov taking a breather here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ravago wants to get back to his feet but Kolesov drags him back down.
Kolesov in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeny Kolesov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ravago throws a good cross that connects.
Evgeny Kolesov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kolesov moves into range and clinches up with Ravago.
Kolesov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ravago gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kolesov manages to break the clinch.
Ravago takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ravago darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ravago with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kolesov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ravago counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolesov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ravago makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kolesov misses with a left hand
and Ravago counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ravago throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kolesov slips a jab and a cross from Ravago.
Ravago cracks Kolesov with a good jab.
Santiago Ravago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ravago cracks Kolesov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kolesov tries to bum rush Ravago with a series of wild strikes but Ravago uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kolesov throws a right and a left that Ravago avoids nicely.
Ravago checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ravago fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kolesov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kolesov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ravago quickly recovers to half guard.
Ravago tries to roll over but Kolesov keeps him under control.
Kolesov is controlling the pace.
Ravago wants to control but Kolesov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kolesov seems to be working for a kimura but Ravago defends the submission attempt.
Ravago is refusing to be controlled, as Kolesov sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolesov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kolesov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ravago is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kolesov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ravago taking some punishment here, with Kolesov in his half guard.
Ravago is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kolesov is looking for a kimura but Ravago is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kolesov to get the leverage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kolesov wants to pass the guard but Ravago is defending well.
Kolesov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Evgeny Kolesov has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ravago trying to control but Kolesov postures up.
Kolesov wants to free his trapped foot but Ravago is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kolesov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ravago pushes Kolesov off looking to stand but Kolesov dives back in and keeps control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ravago is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kolesov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kolesov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kolesov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ravago is looking to control Kolesov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ravago avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ravago on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ravago on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kolesov is controlling the pace.
Kolesov 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.
Ravago trying to hold on to Kolesov's head to control him but Kolesov postures up.
Kolesov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kolesov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ravago has hold of Kolesov's hands but Kolesov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Evgeny Kolesov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kolesov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ravago has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Santiago Ravago has been cut.
Kolesov closes the distance and pushes Ravago back into the cage.
Ravago prevents the takedown attempt.
Ravago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kolesov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ravago tries to clinch up but Kolesov circles away and keeps his distance.
Kolesov misses with a double jab.
Ravago throws a big counter combination but Kolesov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kolesov lands a lovely overhand right.
Ravago scores with a jab to the head.
Ravago with a nice calf kick.
Kolesov misses with a double jab
and Ravago counters with a good, hard body kick but Kolesov shrugs it off.
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!
Kolesov misses the body punch
and Ravago counters with a stiff right hand.
Kolesov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ravago feints a jab promting Kolesov to slip. Ravago then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kolesov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolesov throws a nice looking combination but Ravago bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ravago swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A combination from Kolesov does no damage.
Kolesov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ravago connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ravago lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kolesov throws a hook but Ravago blocks it.
As Kolesov backs away, Ravago returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kolesov misses with a combination
and Ravago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ravago connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Evgeny Kolesov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ravago scores with a leg kick.
Ravago lands with a nice body kick.
Kolesov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ravago.
Kolesov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ravago jabs Kolesov right on the nose. Kolesov blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ravago fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kolesov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kolesov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ravago misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ravago darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kolesov takes a swing at Ravago's ribcage but misses.
Kolesov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ravago.
Ravago connects with a nice looking jab.
Kolesov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ravago. Ravago obviously looking to wear him down.
Kolesov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ravago.
Kolesov misses with a double jab
letting Ravago counter with a right hand.
Kolesov looks to land a right hand but Ravago moved out of range.
Kolesov misses with a two punch combination.
Ravago feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kolesov throws a leg kick
and Ravago counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kolesov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ravago moves away from the strike by Kolesov.
Kolesov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kolesov duly obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolesov throws a right hand that Ravago ducks under and follows up with a left that Ravago also avoids with ease.
Ravago bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kolesov's head backwards.
Ravago takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ravago lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A head kick from Ravago lands but Kolesov takes it in his stride.
Ravago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kolesov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ravago sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kolesov somewhat.
Kolesov tries to move into range but Ravago moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ravago fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kolesov.
Kolesov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ravago fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kolesov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kolesov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ravago tried to counter with a leg kick but Kolesov avoided it.
Kolesov misses with a wild combination.
Evgeny Kolesov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ravago scores with a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Ravago.
Kolesov throws a right hand that Ravago ducks under and follows up with a left that Ravago also avoids with ease.
Kolesov slips a jab from Ravago.
Ravago avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kolesov misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ravago lands an overhand right.
Santiago Ravago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A leg kick checked by Ravago.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santiago Ravago showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kolesov 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgeny Kolesov!
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