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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reino Ruttu (ranked 2832 p4p, 5712 weight class) and Unicorn Big Foot (ranked 439 p4p, 632 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reino Ruttu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Unicorn Big Foot!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruttu takes a swing at Big Foot's ribcage but misses.
We've been told by Ruttu's head coaches at Jorzi GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ruttu throws a big shot that misses.
Big Foot fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ruttu sprawls well initially but Big Foot persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ruttu trying to control from the bottom.
Big Foot seems to be working for a kimura but Ruttu defends the submission attempt.
Big Foot is pressing down on Ruttu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ruttu is holding on for now.
Ruttu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Big Foot on the ground.
Big Foot is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruttu is trying to stand up here but Big Foot is controlling him well.
Big Foot is controlling the pace.
Big Foot is working for a kimura but Ruttu is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Foot is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Big Foot is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ruttu tries to get to full guard but Big Foot has control of the leg.
Big Foot seems to be working for a kimura but Ruttu defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Big Foot sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ruttu holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruttu is defending against the submission attempts here by Big Foot.
Ruttu is trying to stand up here but Big Foot is controlling him well.
Big Foot slows the pace down in half guard.
Ruttu is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Foot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruttu keeps working.
Big Foot trying to pass the guard but Ruttu defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Big Foot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruttu keeps working.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ruttu pushes Big Foot off looking to stand but Big Foot dives back in and keeps control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ruttu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Big Foot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ruttu's waist but Ruttu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Big Foot off to one side.
Big Foot fails with a takedown attempt.
Big Foot with a poor takedown
and Ruttu counters with a straight right hand.
Reino Ruttu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Unicorn Big Foot.
Big Foot misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ruttu is looking to counter with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Foot closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Big Foot lands in his opponent's guard.
Ruttu has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Big Foot has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Ruttu trying to control the position but instead, Big Foot has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ruttu into the cage.
Ruttu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Big Foot backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Big Foot.
Big Foot tries to pull guard but Ruttu won't allow it.
Big Foot goes for a takedown attempt but Ruttu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Big Foot tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ruttu swivels and escapes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Big Foot doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ruttu counters with a right hand to the body.
Reino Ruttu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Big Foot with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ruttu counters with a good low kick that Big Foot was not able to check.
Ruttu stuffs the takedown attempt from Big Foot. Big Foot gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reino Ruttu dominated that round.
That's time! Ruttu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Big Foot shoots in for a double leg but Ruttu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Big Foot goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Big Foot shoots in for a takedown but Ruttu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ruttu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ruttu counters with a straight right hand.
Big Foot will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Ruttu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reino Ruttu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Unicorn Big Foot.
Big Foot throws a body kick that misses.
Ruttu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Big Foot shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ruttu pinned against the cage. Ruttu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruttu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Big Foot.
Ruttu's corner calls for a 1-2. Ruttu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ruttu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Big Foot tries for a takedown but Ruttu circles away easily
and Ruttu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch combination from Ruttu misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruttu lunges at Big Foot with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Big Foot's hand.
Reino Ruttu is winning the standup battle so far.
Big Foot wants to clinch.
Ruttu tried to counter with a leg kick but Big Foot avoided it.
Ruttu misses with a leg kick.
Big Foot shoots in for a takedown but Ruttu shows good takedown defense.
Ruttu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Big Foot shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ruttu but Ruttu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Big Foot tries to clinch there but Ruttu circles away.
Ruttu scores with a nice head shot.
Big Foot is rocked!
Big Foot throws a head kick that misses.
Ruttu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Big Foot is still on wobbly legs! Can Ruttu finish him?
Ruttu lands an uppercut, right on the button! Big Foot tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reino Ruttu!
A relieved looking Reino Ruttu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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