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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lord Lindermann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juha Ratila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lord Lindermann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Ratila!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ratila fails with the takedown.
Lindermann lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ratila is defended easily by Lindermann.
Lindermann misses with a few strikes there.
Lindermann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ratila manages to avoid it.
Lindermann throws a nice looking combination but Ratila bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab from Lindermann.
Lindermann swinging wildly here.
Ratila fails with a takedown attempt.
Lord Lindermann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juha Ratila.
Ratila shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lindermann is trying to defend but Ratila finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lindermann is staying active underneath Ratila, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ratila not doing much here.
Lindermann wants to get back to his feet.
Ratila is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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.
Ratila decides to return to a standing position.
Ratila fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lindermann avoids it really well and circles away.
Lindermann misses with a wild combination.
Ratila shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lindermann pinned against the cage. Lindermann gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lord Lindermann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lindermann lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindermann tries to bum rush Ratila with a series of wild strikes but Ratila uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lindermann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ratila sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lindermann lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lindermann.
Lindermann misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ratila looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lindermann wants to stand but Ratila is controlling the position.
Lindermann is breathing heavily.
Ratila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lindermann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ratila slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ratila stands up and waves to Lindermann to follow him.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Some wild striking there from Lindermann.
Lindermann lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ratila at a distance.
Ratila shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lindermann defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lord Lindermann dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ratila ducks under a wild hook from Lindermann.
Lindermann scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ratila in his tracks.
Lord Lindermann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lindermann leaves Ratila with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lindermann tries to bum rush Ratila with a series of wild strikes but Ratila uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lindermann lands a body shot.
Lindermann swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lindermann misses with a wild combination.
Ratila fails to land the takedown.
Lindermann is looking to wear down Ratila with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lindermann listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ratila doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lindermann throws a right hand that Ratila ducks under and follows up with a left that Ratila also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ratila shoots for a takedown but Lindermann saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lord Lindermann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juha Ratila.
Lindermann tries to land a front kick but Ratila steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A combination from Lindermann does no damage.
Lindermann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ratila takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lindermann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ratila was well out of range. Poor timing from Lindermann.
Ratila closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ratila lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ratila slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ratila is standing up over Lindermann. Lindermann looks to escape but Ratila dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindermann wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lindermann tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Ratila lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ratila pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ratila takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lindermann squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Ratila controlling his opponent.
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.
Ratila looking to control but Lindermann is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lindermann has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Ratila has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lindermann has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lord Lindermann will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ratila drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
An elbow from Ratila crashes against the mat.
Lindermann trying to remain calm as Ratila controls from the top position.
Ratila trying to control the action but Lindermann is working from the bottom.
Lindermann trying to remain calm as Ratila controls from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ratila decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ratila shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lindermann as he avoids it easily.
Lindermann misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Lindermann does no damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ratila slips a jab and a cross from Lindermann.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ratila.
Lindermann ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lindermann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lindermann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ratila.
Ratila shoots in and drives through. Lindermann sprawls well.
Lord Lindermann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juha Ratila.
Lindermann misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ratila changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lindermann looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lindermann is trying to buck Ratila off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ratila trying to control the position but Lindermann is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindermann tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Lindermann squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Ratila looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ratila is landing with some decent strikes but Lindermann is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
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.
Lindermann wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Ratila sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ratila's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Juha Ratila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lord Lindermann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ratila lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lindermann hang on?
And that's the end of the fight!
Juha Ratila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lindermann 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lord Lindermann!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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