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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rudi Guns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatjaana Rakopaljaana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guns comes to the cage accompanied by diamonds and guns. Rakopaljaana has chosen Busta Rhymes - Gimme Some More as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rudi Guns!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tatjaana Rakopaljaana!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rakopaljaana gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Guns stops Rakopaljaana from standing up.
Guns wants to control from the top but Rakopaljaana keeps moving.
Guns wants to pass the guard but Rakopaljaana is keeping the position.
Rakopaljaana is trying to control the position but Guns postures up.
Guns trying to control but Rakopaljaana is working from the bottom.
Rakopaljaana is trying to control the position but Guns postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guns stays in close to Rakopaljaana's body and controls the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Guns throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rakopaljaana was covering up waiting for the punch and Guns finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rakopaljaana keeping full guard, as Guns tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Guns postures up.
Guns drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rakopaljaana manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Guns has Rakopaljaana in his guard.
Guns throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Guns is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Guns keeping moving, preventing Rakopaljaana from controlling successfully.
Guns controls Rakopaljaana momentarily but Rakopaljaana frees himself.
Rakopaljaana thows a big elbow that misses.
Rakopaljaana wants to control from the top but Guns keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rakopaljaana showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Guns isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rakopaljaana stacks Guns on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rakopaljaana!
Rakopaljaana wants to control but Guns is keeping him busy.
Guns is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rakopaljaana postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sloppy strikes there by Rakopaljaana.
Guns tries to buck Rakopaljaana off but Rakopaljaana is having none of it.
Rakopaljaana cracks Guns with a big right hand but Guns just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rakopaljaana working away.
Guns is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rakopaljaana's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Guns manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rakopaljaana lands a couple of digs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rakopaljaana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rakopaljaana trying to control but Guns is working from the bottom.
Rakopaljaana looking to sit in guard and control but Guns gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudi Guns dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Guns throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rakopaljaana was covering up waiting for the punch and Guns finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Guns trying to control but Rakopaljaana is working from the bottom.
Rakopaljaana looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Guns won't allow Rakopaljaana to get back to his feet.
Rakopaljaana keeping full guard, as Guns tries to pass.
Rakopaljaana controlling the position.
Guns trying to control but Rakopaljaana is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana looking to control.
Guns is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Guns trying to control the position from guard on top but Rakopaljaana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guns has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Guns wants to pass the guard but Rakopaljaana is keeping the position.
Rakopaljaana is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rakopaljaana is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Guns is controlling him.
That's two 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.
Guns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Guns drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Guns trying to control the position from guard on top but Rakopaljaana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rakopaljaana striking off his back but it's not causing Guns any problems.
Guns wants to control from the top but Rakopaljaana keeps moving.
Guns looking to pass the guard.
Guns postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rakopaljaana is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Guns, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Guns, up you get!
Rakopaljaana fails with the takedown
and Guns counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rakopaljaana is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rakopaljaana is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Guns is aware though and is defending well.
Rakopaljaana is breathing heavily.
Guns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rakopaljaana is keeping the position for now.
Guns drops back looking for a leg! Rakopaljaana is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rakopaljaana manages to kick Guns off! Guns jumps back into Rakopaljaana's guard.
Guns is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana looking to control.
Rakopaljaana preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Guns drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Guns jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rakopaljaana scores with a takedown into Guns's guard.
Rakopaljaana drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Guns manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rakopaljaana has Guns in his guard.
Rakopaljaana keeping moving, preventing Guns from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudi Guns dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Guns scores a takedown into full mount!
Rakopaljaana is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rudi Guns overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Guns works his way to his opponent's back.
Guns has his opponent's back but Rakopaljaana is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Guns.
Guns shoots in for a double leg but Rakopaljaana sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rakopaljaana closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Guns regains full guard. Nicely done.
Guns tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Guns has his foot on Rakopaljaana's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rakopaljaana works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rakopaljaana drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Guns dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana looking for a sweep. Not yet Rakopaljaana, not yet.
Guns is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Guns loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rakopaljaana tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rakopaljaana is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rakopaljaana keeping moving, preventing Guns from controlling successfully.
Rakopaljaana pulls Guns in close to his closed guard and prevents Guns from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rakopaljaana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Guns gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Rakopaljaana misses the target.
Guns shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rakopaljaana is trying to defend but Guns finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rakopaljaana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Guns seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rakopaljaana does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rakopaljaana wants to control but Guns is keeping busy.
Guns seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rakopaljaana does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana trying to control but Guns postures up.
Guns is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Guns fails to advance to Rakopaljaana's back.
Rakopaljaana can't escape the position.
Guns looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Guns wants to finish this one by submission but Rakopaljaana is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Guns.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Guns prevents Rakopaljaana from getting the reversal.
Guns looking for a guillotine from mount but Rakopaljaana is having none of it.
Guns is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rakopaljaana has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rakopaljaana!
Rakopaljaana passes Guns's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Guns is not content to let Rakopaljaana control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Rudi Guns did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Guns shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Guns was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Guns is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rakopaljaana has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rakopaljaana!
Rakopaljaana forces his way into half guard.
Guns controlling the position well.
Rakopaljaana missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Guns is defending against the submission attempts here by Rakopaljaana.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rakopaljaana works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rakopaljaana scoring with strikes but Guns is staying in there.
Guns gets back to half guard.
Rakopaljaana thows a huge punch but Guns dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guns actively working from the bottom here.
Guns is looking to improve his position.
Rakopaljaana is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rakopaljaana is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Guns actively working from the bottom here.
Rakopaljaana prevents Guns from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guns has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rakopaljaana is working away from the top position though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Guns looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rakopaljaana looking to control.
Rakopaljaana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Guns defends it easily.
Guns trying to control but Rakopaljaana is working from the bottom.
Rakopaljaana is trying to keep Guns in close.
Guns looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guns thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Guns looking to pass the guard.
Rakopaljaana wants to control but Guns passes easily into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guns tries to pass to full mount but Rakopaljaana defends it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rakopaljaana with a poor takedown
and Guns decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rakopaljaana's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudi Guns had his way with Tatjaana Rakopaljaana in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Guns is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rakopaljaana's half guard.
Guns wants to free his trapped foot but Rakopaljaana is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Guns seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rakopaljaana does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rakopaljaana trying to control from the bottom.
Guns is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rakopaljaana wants to get back to full guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Guns shoots in but Rakopaljaana avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns tries for a takedown but Rakopaljaana circles away easily
and Rakopaljaana counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rakopaljaana.
Rakopaljaana trying to control but Guns is working from the bottom.
Guns is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rakopaljaana wants to control from the top but Guns keeps moving.
Rakopaljaana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guns swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Guns throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Guns 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.
Guns is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rakopaljaana defends well.
Guns keeping moving, preventing Rakopaljaana from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Guns bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Guns controls the position from side control.
Rakopaljaana wants to control but Guns postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guns trying to control the position but Rakopaljaana is working away.
Rakopaljaana struggling a bit here.
Rakopaljaana managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Guns.
Guns wants to control but Rakopaljaana is keeping him busy.
Rakopaljaana gets back to half guard.
Rakopaljaana tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Guns drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rakopaljaana wants to stand up but Guns is controlling him.
Guns is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Guns wants to control from the top but Rakopaljaana keeps moving.
Rakopaljaana has his feet on Guns's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rudi Guns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rakopaljaana shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Guns counters with a single leg into guard. Rakopaljaana didn't expect that.
Tatjaana Rakopaljaana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rakopaljaana keeping moving, preventing Guns from controlling successfully.
Rudi Guns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Guns looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rudi Guns showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Guns, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudi Guns!
Rudi Guns retains his featherweight title!
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hype
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