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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raafael Riekkinen (ranked 4183 p4p, 4533 weight class) and Brandon Laurel (ranked 436 p4p, 0 weight class). Raafael Riekkinen has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Raafael Riekkinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandon Laurel!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurstr�m.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riekkinen gets tackled into the cage by Laurel. Laurel maintains the clinch.
Laurel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Raafael Riekkinen has been cut.
Laurel successfully pulls guard.
Riekkinen trying to control but Laurel is working from the bottom.
Laurel is working an open guard so Riekkinen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Riekkinen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Laurel swivels and escapes.
Laurel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Laurel lands an elbow just above Riekkinen 's eye.
Laurel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Riekkinen is defending well for now.
Laurel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Riekkinen avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laurel is stalling here.
Laurel trying to land knees to the body.
Riekkinen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Laurel is defending well.
Laurel is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laurel lands a damaging elbow.
Laurel has Riekkinen pushed against the cage.
Laurel slowing the pace effectively.
Laurel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Riekkinen avoids it.
Laurel stops a takedown attempt from Riekkinen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raafael Riekkinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laurel looking to throw knees to the head but Riekkinen is blocking nicely.
Laurel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Riekkinen blocks it with crossed arms.
Laurel missing with knees to the body.
Laurel looks winded!
Laurel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Riekkinen.
Riekkinen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Laurel trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laurel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Laurel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Riekkinen.
Knees in the clinch landing for Laurel.
Riekkinen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Laurel prevents it.
Riekkinen blocks an elbow strike from Laurel.
Laurel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Riekkinen is defending well for now.
Laurel using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Laurel is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Riekkinen wants a takedown but no success here.
Laurel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Riekkinen.
Laurel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Riekkinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Laurel.
Laurel lands an elbow inside that Riekkinen shrugs off.
Laurel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Laurel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Riekkinen avoids it.
Laurel stalling the fight.
Laurel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Riekkinen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Laurel prevents it.
Laurel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Riekkinen is defending well for now.
Riekkinen avoids a wild elbow strike from Laurel.
Laurel missing with knees to the body.
Riekkinen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Laurel is defending well.
Riekkinen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riekkinen is trying to drag Laurel to the mat but Laurel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Laurel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Riekkinen.
Laurel controlling the action here for a moment.
Riekkinen has Laurel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Laurel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knees in the clinch landing for Laurel.
Laurel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Riekkinen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Laurel has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Riekkinen is trying to keep an underhook but Laurel manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riekkinen keeping control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Laurel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raafael Riekkinen's cut.
That's time! Riekkinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Laurel is looking to clinch but Riekkinen is avoiding it.
Riekkinen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Laurel swivels and escapes.
Laurel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Riekkinen, pushing him back against the cage.
Laurel working Riekkinen over with knees to the body.
Brandon Laurel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Riekkinen tries for a takedown but Laurel manages to get underhooks.
Riekkinen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Riekkinen takes an elbow to the temple.
Laurel looking to throw knees to the head but Riekkinen is blocking nicely.
Laurel landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riekkinen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Laurel prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raafael Riekkinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laurel missing with knees to the body.
Laurel throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laurel is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Laurel is breathing heavily.
Riekkinen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Laurel putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Riekkinen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Riekkinen tries to score a body lock takedown but Laurel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Riekkinen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Laurel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Laurel has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Riekkinen clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Riekkinen holding on to Laurel's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Riekkinen turns into Laurel and is now in his guard.
Riekkinen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Laurel's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riekkinen working over Laurel with some ground and pound. Laurel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Riekkinen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Riekkinen quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Riekkinen but it's paid off an Laurel is forced to tap! Nice work by Riekkinen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raafael Riekkinen!
A relieved looking Raafael Riekkinen 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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FIGHT
RATING
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