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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valdemar RataJylppynen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michaels comes to the cage accompanied by Sexy Boy. 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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222 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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220 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Valdemar RataJylppynen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
RataJylppynen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
RataJylppynen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Michaels paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Michaels bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Michaels shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. RataJylppynen defends it nicely.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Michaels wants to control from the top but RataJylppynen keeps moving.
Michaels won't allow RataJylppynen to get back to his feet.
Michaels throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as RataJylppynen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Michaels pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. RataJylppynen is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels trying to control but RataJylppynen is working from the bottom.
Michaels has gone for a leg lock! RataJylppynen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Michaels's guard.
Michaels looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! RataJylppynen has picked Michaels up and slammed him! Michaels can't keep hold of the triangle and RataJylppynen manages to pass to side control!
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.
Michaels tries to escape but RataJylppynen is in control.
Michaels manages to get back to half guard.
RataJylppynen prevents Michaels from improving his position.
Michaels tries to regain full guard. Instead though, RataJylppynen has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Michaels is looking to get to half guard.
Michaels manages to regain half guard. Good work.
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.
Michaels pushes RataJylppynen off but RataJylppynen dives into side control.
Michaels tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but RataJylppynen presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Michaels sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
RataJylppynen tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Michaels.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Michaels dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
RataJylppynen tries to clinch up.
RataJylppynen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
RataJylppynen wants to clinch.
RataJylppynen fails in his attempt to clinch.
RataJylppynen wants to clinch up but Michaels keeps it at a distance.
RataJylppynen moves in looking to clinch but Michaels pushes him off.
Michaels lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
RataJylppynen tries to clinch but Michaels moves out of range.
RataJylppynen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Michaels swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
RataJylppynen moves in looking to clinch but Michaels pushes him off.
Michaels fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with RataJylppynen, pushing him back against the cage.
Michaels is working for takedown but RataJylppynen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Michaels goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
RataJylppynen misses with a short punch on the inside.
RataJylppynen gets through Michaels's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from RataJylppynen.
Michaels gets through RataJylppynen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
RataJylppynen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Michaels.
RataJylppynen is breathing heavily.
Michaels misses with a knee to the head.
Michaels pulls guard successfully.
RataJylppynen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Michaels throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
RataJylppynen tries to clinch up
and Michaels counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Michaels is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
RataJylppynen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Michaels lands a hook to the side of the head.
Michaels gets through RataJylppynen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Michaels scores with an uppercut up the middle.
RataJylppynen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michaels blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Michaels.
Michaels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
RataJylppynen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Michaels scores with a knee to the head.
Michaels softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
RataJylppynen blocks a body shot from Michaels.
Michaels gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Michaels wants to control from the top but RataJylppynen keeps moving.
Michaels would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Michaels throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
RataJylppynen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels is looking to stand up but RataJylppynen won't let him.
Michaels drops back, looking for a kneebar! RataJylppynen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. RataJylppynen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from RataJylppynen!
Michaels tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Michaels tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
RataJylppynen stands up from mount. Strange move.
Michaels circles away from the clinch attempt
and Michaels counters with a left to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
RataJylppynen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Michaels counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Michaels dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
RataJylppynen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Michaels counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Michaels drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but RataJylppynen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Michaels has RataJylppynen in his guard.
Michaels tries to land a sweep but no joy.
RataJylppynen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michaels looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Michaels is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Michaels manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. RataJylppynen manages to get himself to full guard.
Michaels wants to pass the guard but RataJylppynen is keeping the position.
RataJylppynen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels wants to control from the top but RataJylppynen keeps moving.
Michaels tries to free his leg and advance position but RataJylppynen is retaining full guard.
RataJylppynen wants to get back to his feet but Michaels is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Michaels wants to pass the guard but RataJylppynen is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Michaels is looking to work some ground and pound but RataJylppynen has wrist control.
Michaels wants to control from the top but RataJylppynen keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
RataJylppynen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
RataJylppynen digs a right hand underneath Michaels's ribcage. Michaels let out a lung full of air as it connected.
RataJylppynen lands a shot to the body.
RataJylppynen scores with a shoulder strike.
RataJylppynen works on Michaels's body with a couple of short punches.
RataJylppynen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Michaels backwards.
RataJylppynen cracks Michaels with a nice body shot.
Valdemar RataJylppynen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shawn Michaels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
RataJylppynen lands an uppercut.
RataJylppynen lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valdemar RataJylppynen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Michaels has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Michaels!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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