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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Beznisko (ranked 2382 p4p, 1249 weight class) and Jalo Ilmarinen (ranked 307 p4p, 161 weight class). Beznisko's entrance music is JANE AIR — Junk. A fine choice. Jalo Ilmarinen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ruslan Beznisko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jalo Ilmarinen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ilmarinen misses with a jab to the body
and Beznisko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ilmarinen won't be happy with that.
Beznisko staying calm.
Beznisko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ilmarinen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ilmarinen can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ilmarinen, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beznisko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Beznisko goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ilmarinen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Beznisko but great work by Ilmarinen.
The ground and pound from Ilmarinen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Beznisko is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ilmarinen in particular looking to stall.
Beznisko is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Shark Tank Private Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ilmarinen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beznisko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beznisko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ilmarinen pulls his head out easily.
Beznisko tries to get to full guard but Ilmarinen has control of the leg.
Well, if Ilmarinen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen trying to control from half guard but Beznisko is working away.
Beznisko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ilmarinen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beznisko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ilmarinen has managed to get both his arms back between Beznisko's legs - danger averted.
Beznisko being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ilmarinen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beznisko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ilmarinen has managed to get both his arms back between Beznisko's legs - danger averted.
Ilmarinen is stalling in the full guard.
Beznisko has control of Ilmarinen's left arm, preventing Ilmarinen from doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beznisko slips under a jab from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen leaves Beznisko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Beznisko dominated that round.
That's time! Beznisko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Beznisko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beznisko tries to counter with a takedown but Ilmarinen is quick to defend against it.
Ilmarinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beznisko tries to counter with a takedown but Ilmarinen is quick to defend against it.
Beznisko moves out of range as Ilmarinen strikes.
Ilmarinen gets caught flat footed, as Beznisko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ilmarinen can't keep his opponent in guard - Beznisko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ilmarinen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Beznisko performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Beznisko trying to pass the guard but Ilmarinen defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen is staying active underneath Beznisko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilmarinen tries to roll over but Beznisko keeps him under control.
Beznisko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ilmarinen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Beznisko wants to work for an arm triangle but Ilmarinen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Beznisko seems to be working for a kimura but Ilmarinen defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beznisko is trying to work for a kimura but Ilmarinen is defending well.
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.
Ilmarinen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Beznisko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Beznisko's back!
Ilmarinen biding his time, looking for the opening.
Beznisko tries to roll but Ilmarinen sticks to his back.
Beznisko is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Beznisko staying busy and making it hard for Ilmarinen to control.
Ilmarinen connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Beznisko to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beznisko tries to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ilmarinen's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
You can see the frustration on Beznisko's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ilmarinen is trying to stick to Beznisko's back but Beznisko is turning into Ilmarinen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ilmarinen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Beznisko.
Beznisko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Beznisko passes Ilmarinen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beznisko is working for a submission of some sort.
Beznisko wants to work for an arm triangle but Ilmarinen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Beznisko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ilmarinen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Beznisko.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ilmarinen keeping control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Beznisko dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ilmarinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beznisko.
Ilmarinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beznisko.
Beznisko feints and as Ilmarinen raises his hands in defense, Beznisko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Beznisko tries to free his leg and advance position but Ilmarinen is retaining full guard.
Beznisko trying to control but Ilmarinen is working from the bottom.
Beznisko stays in close to Ilmarinen's body and controls the position.
Ilmarinen pulls Beznisko in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko is stalling in the full guard.
Ilmarinen wants to control but Beznisko passes easily into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beznisko frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Beznisko controlling the position easily from mount.
Ilmarinen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Beznisko looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Beznisko tries to control but Ilmarinen wriggling away.
Jalo Ilmarinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beznisko jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ilmarinen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ilmarinen and Beznisko has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Beznisko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Beznisko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ilmarinen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Beznisko trying to control the action but Ilmarinen is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beznisko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ilmarinen, who protects the arm well.
Beznisko trying to control the action but Ilmarinen is working from the bottom.
That's four 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.
Beznisko is trying to get an arm triangle but Ilmarinen is defending well.
Beznisko trying to control the action but Ilmarinen is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ilmarinen looks to land a left hand but Beznisko moved out of range nicely.
Beznisko staying out of range there.
Ilmarinen lunges at Beznisko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beznisko's hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Beznisko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Beznisko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Beznisko!
Ruslan Beznisko bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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