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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rami Raakalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryyty Kaapa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
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190 cm
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205 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rami Raakalainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryyty Kaapa!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raakalainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kaapa looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kaapa misses with a wild body shot.
Raakalainen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rami Raakalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaapa stuffs the takedown.
Raakalainen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kaapa's guard.
Raakalainen gets to his feet - Kaapa follows without any prompting.
Raakalainen clinches up with Kaapa and pushes him back against the cage.
Raakalainen jumps into guard, dragging Kaapa to the mat.
Raakalainen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Raakalainen striking off his back but it's not causing Kaapa any problems.
Raakalainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kaapa is one step ahead there.
Raakalainen wants to get back to his feet but Kaapa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Raakalainen has his foot on Kaapa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kaapa works his way back into a safe position though.
Raakalainen throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raakalainen has his foot on Kaapa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kaapa works his way back into a safe position though.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaapa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kaapa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Raakalainen wants to sweep but no luck.
Kaapa gets to his feet. Raakalainen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Raakalainen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Raakalainen is working for a kimura but Kaapa is defending it quite comfortably.
Raakalainen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kaapa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Raakalainen.
Raakalainen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kaapa!
Raakalainen drops a big elbow. That's hurt Kaapa! More shots from Raakalainen and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rami Raakalainen!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
61% |
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