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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bart Detweiler (ranked 1535 p4p, 1279 weight class) and Kulma Rauta (ranked 166 p4p, 136 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bart Detweiler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kulma Rauta!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Detweiler throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kulma Rauta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rauta throws the left hand but Detweiler avoids the punch easily.
Detweiler has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Detweiler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Rauta misses.
Detweiler half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Detweiler slips a straight right by Rauta.
Detweiler tries to counter with a takedown but Rauta is quick to defend against it.
Rauta is looking to slow Detweiler down with leg kicks.
Detweiler goes for a double leg but Rauta avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rauta continues to drive forward.
Rauta gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Detweiler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rauta lands a body punch.
Rauta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Detweiler pulls guard.
Rauta content to stall in guard here.
Detweiler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rauta stands up and waves to Detweiler to follow him.
Rauta misses with a looping right.
Detweiler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rauta misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Rauta, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rauta throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rauta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Detweiler throws out the jab.
Detweiler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rauta.
Detweiler tries to counter with a takedown but Rauta is quick to defend against it.
Rauta throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Bart Detweiler has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Rauta misses the target.
Rauta with a nice cross.
Detweiler looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rauta is controlling Detweiler's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rauta on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Detweiler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Detweiler is trying to control. Rauta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rauta pushes Detweiler off looking to stand but Detweiler dives back in and keeps control.
Detweiler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rauta keeping control of the position.
Detweiler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Detweiler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rauta is just riding it out for now. Detweiler eventually gives up the hold.
Detweiler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rauta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Detweiler.
That's four 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.
Rauta trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Detweiler wants to take a breather but Rauta is having none of it.
Detweiler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Detweiler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kulma Rauta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bart Detweiler's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rauta misses the jab.
Detweiler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Detweiler looks to throw the jab but Rauta is out of range.
Rauta throws a chopping leg kick but Detweiler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Detweiler throws a leg kick but Rauta sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rauta tries a low kick but Detweiler avoids it.
It looked like Detweiler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Detweiler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Detweiler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Detweiler looking to score a takedown here. Rauta is defending well but Detweiler drives through and ends up in Rauta's guard.
Rauta manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rauta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rauta slips under a jab.
Rauta throws out a counter right but Detweiler avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rauta lands a nice looking kick to the body. Detweiler takes a step back to recover.
Detweiler with a nice cross.
Detweiler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rauta is trying to control Detweiler's posture but Detweiler avoids it.
Detweiler scoring with punches from side control.
Rauta taking a bit of punishment here - Detweiler scoring with strikes.
Detweiler trying to control the position but Rauta is working away.
Detweiler misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Detweiler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rauta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Detweiler staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Detweiler working the body and head with strikes.
Detweiler is looking to take a break and control but Rauta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Rauta's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rauta has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Detweiler wants to control but Rauta is keeping him busy.
Detweiler cracks Rauta with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rauta manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rauta seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rauta seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Detweiler is pressing down on Rauta's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rauta wants to control from the top but Detweiler keeps moving.
Rauta looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Detweiler has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rauta has passed into side control.
Rauta tries to move into full mount but can't pass Detweiler's legs.
Bart Detweiler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Detweiler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rauta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kulma Rauta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bart Detweiler's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Detweiler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bart Detweiler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rauta throws a good cross that connects.
Rauta jabs Detweiler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Detweiler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rauta is fending him off so far but Detweiler persists. Nope, Rauta circles away and we're back to standing.
Detweiler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rauta.
Rauta feints and then cracks Detweiler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Detweiler down.
Detweiler defending well as Rauta loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Rauta as Detweiler shoots in.
A low kick from Rauta misses
enabling Detweiler to counter with a crisp jab.
Detweiler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rauta misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Detweiler moves away from the strike by Rauta.
Rauta moves out of range of the leg kick from Detweiler.
Rauta slips under a jab from Detweiler.
Detweiler slips a straight right by Rauta.
Rauta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kulma Rauta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rauta lands a nice shot that snaps Detweiler's head back.
Detweiler ducks under a wild hook from Rauta.
Detweiler tries to counter with a takedown but Rauta is quick to defend against it.
A low kick from Detweiler misses
and Rauta counters with an outside leg kick.
Rauta throws a shot from downtown. Detweiler moves away and avoids it.
Detweiler is looking to counter punch.
Rauta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Detweiler ducks under a wild hook from Rauta.
Detweiler throws a big shot that misses.
Detweiler is looking to score with low kicks.
Detweiler shoots in but Rauta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Detweiler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rauta lands with an overhand left.
Some bone on bone action there as Detweiler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
As Rauta backs away, Detweiler returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rauta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Detweiler.
Detweiler misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Rauta there.
Detweiler throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rauta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rauta throws a lazy right hand but Detweiler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Detweiler tries to land a front kick but Rauta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rauta bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rauta throws an off balance right hand
and Detweiler counters with an inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rauta.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rauta.
Detweiler throws a body punch but Rauta moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rauta throws a hook but Detweiler avoids it easily.
Rauta cracks Detweiler with an open hand slap.
Rauta scores with a punch to the head.
Detweiler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Detweiler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Detweiler shoots in and bounces Rauta off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rauta keeping moving, preventing Detweiler from controlling successfully.
Detweiler scoring with some ground and pound.
Detweiler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulma Rauta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rauta winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kulma Rauta!
A very excited looking Kulma Rauta made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Bart Detweiler was interviewed post fight and said 'The Athletic Commission just announced my opponent has tested positive for PEDs, so this fight will be declared a No-Contest. Big up to those of us who still fight clean!'.
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energy
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