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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rauno Viittala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barney Northrup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barney Northrup is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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ADCC Champion
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rauno Viittala!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barney Northrup!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Northrup looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Viittala is fending him off so far but Northrup persists. Nope, Viittala circles away and we're back to standing.
Viittala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Northrup closes the distance and clinches up with Viittala, looking for a takedown. Northrup pushes Viittala against the cage but Viittala circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Viittala misses with a head kick.
Viittala gets caught flat footed, as Northrup shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Viittala wants to sweep but no luck.
Viittala is working hard here to advance position.
Northrup in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Northrup stops Viittala from standing up.
Viittala controls Northrup momentarily but Northrup frees himself.
Northrup working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Viittala wants to stand up but Northrup is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Northrup works over Viittala with some ground and pound from guard.
Viittala wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Viittala keeping moving, preventing Northrup from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Northrup stops Viittala from standing up.
Northrup has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Northrup wants to pass the guard but Viittala is keeping the position.
Viittala throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Viittala wants to stand but Northrup is controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Northrup looks for a takedown but Viittala sprawls well.
Rauno Viittala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barney Northrup.
Viittala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Northrup tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Viittala swivels and escapes.
Northrup 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.
Viittala wants to stand and escape but Northrup is having none of it.
Northrup pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Viittala is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Northrup stops Viittala from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viittala manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Viittala. That snapped Northrup's head back.
It looks like Barney Northrup has been cut.
Rauno Viittala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Northrup looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Northrup wants to control from the top but Viittala keeps moving.
Northrup looks gassed!
Northrup wants to pass the guard but Viittala is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Northrup prevents Viittala from getting back to his feet.
Viittala has his foot on Northrup's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Northrup works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Northrup trying to control but Viittala is working from the bottom.
Northrup stops Viittala from standing up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Northrup shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Viittala as he jumps to the side.
Northrup feints and as Viittala raises his hands in defense, Northrup changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Northrup is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Northrup tries to free his leg and advance position but Viittala is retaining full guard.
Northrup wants to control from the top but Viittala keeps moving.
Viittala looking for a sweep. Not yet Viittala, not yet.
Viittala trying to keep a closed guard but Northrup is proving a slippery customer.
Viittala wants to stand up but Northrup is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Northrup trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Northrup has a takedown stuffed.
Viittala goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Northrup fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Northrup looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Northrup won't allow Viittala to get back to his feet.
Viittala managing to control the position.
Viittala wants to stand and escape but Northrup is having none of it.
Viittala looking to control.
Viittala pushes Northrup off and gets back to his feet.
Northrup shoots for a takedown but Viittala saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barney Northrup dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barney Northrup's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Northrup fails with the takedown.
Northrup darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Viittala manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Northrup changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Viittala looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Viittala struggling a bit here.
Viittala is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Northrup asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Northrup wants to lay and pray for a moment but Viittala keeps working.
Northrup is breathing heavily.
Viittala is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Northrup is controlling him well.
Viittala is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viittala is trying to control Northrup's posture but Northrup avoids it.
Viittala is trying to get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Northrup looks for a takedown but Viittala sprawls well.
Viittala explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Viittala throws a head kick but Northrup moves out of range.
Northrup gets a takedown into half guard.
Viittala trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Viittala is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barney Northrup has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Northrup wants to control the pace but Viittala is squirming around nicely.
Viittala is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Northrup lands a nice shot to the head.
Northrup won't let Viittala get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Viittala trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Northrup sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Northrup goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Viittala turns into him and now he's in Northrup's guard.
Northrup trying to keep a closed guard but Viittala is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viittala not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Northrup is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Viittala gets to his feet - Northrup follows without any prompting.
Northrup avoids the head kick by Viittala.
Viittala scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Northrup doesn't seem bothered though.
Northrup takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Viittala scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viittala throws a sloppy head kick and Northrup moves out of range easily.
Viittala scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Viittala throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Viittala looks to land a combination. Northrup sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viittala lands with a slapping head kick.
A right-left combo lands from Viittala.
Northrup drives through with a takedown into guard.
Viittala throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Viittala wants to get back to his feet but Northrup passes into half guard.
Northrup wants to lay and pray for a moment but Viittala keeps working.
Northrup is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Viittala regains full guard. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Viittala pushes Northrup off and scrambles back to his feet.
Good exchange - Viittala coming out on top.
Northrup takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rauno Viittala dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Barney Northrup's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Northrup blocks a jab.
Northrup closes the distance and clinches up with Viittala, looking for a takedown. Northrup pushes Viittala against the cage but Viittala circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Viittala throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Northrup takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Northrup scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Viittala manages to work his way to half guard, despite Northrup's best efforts.
Viittala tries to kick Northrup off but Northrup keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Viittala kicks Northrup off and gets back to his feet.
Viittala thuds a left hand into Northrup's body.
Northrup looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Northrup takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Viittala lands a right hook to the body.
Barney Northrup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Northrup shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rauno Viittala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barney Northrup.
Viittala swinging wilding here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Viittala lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rauno Viittala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Viittala throws a good cross that connects.
Rauno Viittala is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Northrup dodges the punch combination from Viittala.
Northrup scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Northrup passes to full mount!
BOOM! Northrup connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Viittala is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Northrup dominating with strikes here.
Northrup looking to control but Viittala is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Viittala tries to hold on but Northrup postures up.
Northrup wants to control the pace but Viittala is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viittala trying desperately to get to his feet.
Northrup with the ground and pound from mount.
Viittala is looking to improve his position but Northrup isn't that keen on the idea.
Viittala is squirming around, avoiding Northrup's attempts to control the action.
Viittala is wriggling around trying to escape.
Viittala is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Northrup lands a heavy elbow.
Northrup looking to control but Viittala is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viittala controls the position.
Viittala wants to try and get back to his feet.
Viittala working to try and regain half guard.
Northrup landing strikes from the mount and Viittala is in trouble!
Viittala wants to control but Northrup is having none of it.
Northrup with shots to the head and body - Viittala looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Viittala is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Viittala is squirming around, avoiding Northrup's attempts to control the action.
Viittala is looking to improve his position but Northrup isn't that keen on the idea.
Viittala is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Northrup lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Viittala working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Barney Northrup just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Barney Northrup's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Northrup decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Viittala is looking to get back to is feet but Northrup passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on Viittala's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Northrup tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Northrup misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Northrup tries to advance to mount but can't.
Viittala is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Northrup fails to land a wild elbow strike.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viittala struggling a bit here.
Northrup landing strikes.
Check out the look on Northrup's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Northrup is looking to take a break and control but Viittala is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Northrup shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Viittala but Viittala pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Viittala scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A cross from Viittala lands.
Viittala lands with a cross.
Northrup takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viittala misses with the combination.
Viittala scores with a head kick.
That has opened up Barney Northrup's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viittala scores with a hook.
Northrup shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Northrup dodges the punch combination from Viittala.
Northrup blocks a head kick by Viittala.
Viittala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Northrup drives through with a takedown into guard.
Viittala working a defensive guard here.
Northrup prevents Viittala from getting back to his feet.
Viittala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Viittala is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Northrup content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Northrup postures up and lands a big shot to Viittala's brow.
Northrup wants to control from the top but Viittala keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Northrup misses with a takedown attempt - Viittala sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rauno Viittala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barney Northrup.
A left and a right from Viittala both land. Nice combination.
Northrup fails to land the takedown.
Viittala moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Viittala lands a nice shot that snaps Northrup's head back.
A head kick from Viittala lands but Northrup takes it in his stride.
The cut above Barney Northrup's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Viittala lands a front kick.
Viittala scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Northrup shoots in and drives through. Viittala sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viittala connects with a looping right hand.
Northrup shoots in for a takedown but Viittala shows good takedown defense.
Viittala misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Viittala, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Northrup fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Viittala plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viittala stuffs the takedown attempt from Northrup. Northrup gets slowly back to his feet.
Northrup walks forward, straight into a front kick from Viittala.
Northrup tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Viittala swivels and escapes.
Northrup walks forward, straight into a front kick from Viittala.
Viittala lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Viittala pushes Northrup away with a front kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Viittala misses with a series of wild punches.
Northrup drives through with a takedown into guard.
Viittala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rauno Viittala had his way with Barney Northrup in that round.
The cut man is working on Barney Northrup's cut.
That's time! Viittala's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Northrup shoots in looking for a takedown. Viittala tries to sprawl out of it but Northrup keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Viittala manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Northrup moves forwards but Viittala connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Viittala changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Viittala throws a right and a left that Northrup avoids nicely.
Nice body kick there by Viittala.
Northrup shoots for a takedown but Viittala saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Northrup shoots for a takedown but Viittala saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rauno Viittala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barney Northrup.
Viittala throws a nice head kick!
Viittala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Northrup closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Northrup lands in his opponent's guard.
Northrup trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Northrup preventing the sweep.
Viittala wants to get back to his feet but Northrup is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viittala working a defensive guard here.
Northrup postures up in Viittala's guard and throws a big left but Viittala blocks it.
Northrup stops Viittala from standing up.
Northrup trying to control the position from guard on top but Viittala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Viittala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Northrup is one step ahead there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Viittala. Northrup shrugs it off though.
Northrup looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Northrup wants to pass to mount but Viittala is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viittala trying to control from the bottom.
Viittala has one foot on Northrup's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Northrup shoots in and bounces Viittala off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Viittala wants to get back to his feet but Northrup is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Viittala controlling the position.
Viittala is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Northrup won't allow Viittala to get back to his feet.
Viittala is trying to keep Northrup in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viittala is looking to stand up but Northrup isn't so interested in that idea.
Viittala looking for subs off his back but Northrup has passed one foot through into half guard.
Northrup scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Viittala wants to stand back up but Northrup manages to pass into side control.
Northrup cracks Viittala with a big elbow.
Northrup wants to lay and pray for a moment but Viittala keeps working.
Viittala is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Northrup is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Northrup cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Northrup with a couple of short strikes.
Northrup avoids the attempt from Viittala to control.
Northrup postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Viittala looks a forlorn figure.
A nice elbow there by Northrup.
Viittala is bucking up trying to escape but Northrup cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Viittala squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Viittala working to try and regain half guard.
Viittala is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barney Northrup comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Northrup 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 47:48
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barney Northrup!
Barney Northrup is the new middleweight champion!
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