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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar Gustafsson (ranked 3565 p4p, 3553 weight class) and Saita Paita (ranked 357 p4p, 355 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ragnar Gustafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Saita Paita!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paita throws a head kick that misses.
Gustafsson misses with a body shot.
Paita lands a nice shot to the body.
Paita uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gustafsson moves out of range as Paita strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Paita.
Gustafsson throws a head kick that misses
and Paita counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gustafsson is trying to escape back to his feet but Paita uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paita misses with the ground and pound.
Gustafsson pushes Paita away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Paita gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Paita trying to control the position but Gustafsson is working away.
Paita tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gustafsson sneaks out the side door and pushes Paita away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Gustafsson blocks a head kick by Paita.
Gustafsson misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paita shoots in for a takedown but Gustafsson shows good takedown defense.
Paita is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gustafsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gustafsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paita moves away.
A little jabbing left from Paita on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gustafsson throws a combination. Paita tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Saita Paita has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gustafsson lands a jab to the nose.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Paita.
Paita thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gustafsson if he has to take too many more of those.
Some bone on bone action there as Gustafsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paita.
Paita shoots for a double leg takedown but Gustafsson sprawls well. He's pushed Paita's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ragnar Gustafsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saita Paita.
Gustafsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gustafsson throws a body punch but Paita moves out of range.
Paita will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Paita shoots for a double leg takedown but Gustafsson sprawls well. He's pushed Paita's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gustafsson blocks a head kick by Paita.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gustafsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Paita is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paita.
Gustafsson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gustafsson is looking to wear down Paita with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Paita throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gustafsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gustafsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Paita looks to land a combination but Gustafsson avoids it well.
Gustafsson is looking for a counter combo.
Paita throws a looping overhand right but Gustafsson ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Gustafsson misses its target.
Paita looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gustafsson lands a big head kick that sends Paita tumbling to the mat! Gustafsson takes a step backwards and waves Paita back to his feet - he wants the finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Gustafsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Saita Paita's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gustafsson moves out of range of the leg kick from Paita.
Gustafsson is looking for a counter combo.
Gustafsson scores with a spinning back kick!
Gustafsson staying out of range there.
As Paita tries to get set, Gustafsson tries to push him back and clinch up but Paita manages to avoid the attempt.
Paita jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gustafsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gustafsson looks to land a left hand but Paita moved out of range nicely.
Paita paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Saita Paita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Gustafsson. Beautiful body shot.
Paita keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gustafsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paita looks to score with a jab to the body but Gustafsson is just out of range.
A punch combination from Gustafsson misses.
Paita drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gustafsson defends it well.
Gustafsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Paita is just out of range.
Paita tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Paita shoots and misses
and Gustafsson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Paita tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gustafsson swivels and escapes.
Gustafsson moves out of range of the body kick.
Paita is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gustafsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ragnar Gustafsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saita Paita.
Paita misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson checks a leg kick.
Gustafsson throws a body punch but Paita moves out of range.
Gustafsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paita can do to turn this around?
Paita throws a body shot but no joy.
Gustafsson throws a hook but Paita blocks it.
Gustafsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Paita throws a lazy right hand but Gustafsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gustafsson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Paita manages to circle out of the way.
Paita uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gustafsson.
Paita misses with a straight right.
Paita misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson scoring well with a low kick there.
A slow jab from Paita misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Paita throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A quick step to the side and Gustafsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gustafsson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gustafsson throws a series of strikes that have Paita backpedaling.
Paita attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Gustafsson misses.
Gustafsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Paita has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson is looking to slow Paita down with leg kicks.
Gustafsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gustafsson digs a good body shot into Paita's ribs.
Gustafsson ducks under a wild hook from Paita.
Ragnar Gustafsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gustafsson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paita looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Paita chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gustafsson can pounce on him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Gustafsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Saita Paita's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Gustafsson sizes up Paita with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Paita checks a leg kick.
Paita misses the body punch
and Gustafsson counters by clinching up.
Gustafsson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Paita is trying to maintain a safe position but Gustafsson gets an underhook and turns Paita into the cage.
Gustafsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paita.
Paita wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Gustafsson.
Gustafsson is leaning against Paita and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Paita takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gustafsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gustafsson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Paita up against the cage.
Paita blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paita stalling in the clinch but Gustafsson improves position.
Gustafsson lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gustafsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Gustafsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gustafsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gustafsson tries to work over Paita's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paita blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gustafsson stalling in the clinch.
Gustafsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paita trying to land knees to the body.
Gustafsson taking a breather.
Gustafsson stalls.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gustafsson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Saita Paita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paita is looking to break free of the clinch but Gustafsson has double underhooks.
Gustafsson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gustafsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gustafsson lands with a light punch inside.
Gustafsson misses with some punches.
Gustafsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gustafsson tries to work over Paita's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paita tries a knee to the head but Gustafsson blocks it.
Ragnar Gustafsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paita wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice left hand lands by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson working aggressively here.
Gustafsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paita tries to stall but Gustafsson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson slowing the pace effectively.
Paita goes for a takedown attempt but Gustafsson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paita is defended easily by Gustafsson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gustafsson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ragnar Gustafsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gustafsson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ragnar Gustafsson!
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hype
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