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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timzi Turpasauna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kulle Rallare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turpasauna comes to the cage accompanied by WTF Collective. 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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216 lbs
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210 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timzi Turpasauna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kulle Rallare!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rallare throws a nice looking combination but Turpasauna bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turpasauna shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rallare sprawls well. Rallare wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Turpasauna gets slowly back to his feet.
Turpasauna lands with a nice combination. Rallare backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Kulle Rallare has been cut.
Rallare fails to land with a series of punches.
Rallare keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rallare misses with a hook. Turpasauna ducked under it nicely.
Turpasauna clinches.
Rallare wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Turpasauna has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Turpasauna.
Turpasauna is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Turpasauna controlling the action here for a moment.
Turpasauna seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Rallare blocks an uppercut.
Turpasauna lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turpasauna goes for a takedown attempt but Rallare pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timzi Turpasauna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Rallare.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Turpasauna misses.
Turpasauna throws a jab but it's blocked by Rallare.
Rallare lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Turpasauna uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rallare.
Rallare throws out a loose jab but Turpasauna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rallare loads up on a big right hand but Turpasauna slips the punch.
A jab from Rallare misses.
Kulle Rallare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turpasauna forces Rallare back against the cage and clinches.
Turpasauna lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rallare or not.
A nice left hand lands by Turpasauna.
Turpasauna leaning his opponent against the cage.
Turpasauna is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Turpasauna drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rallare gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rallare tries to break the clinch but Turpasauna is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turpasauna is leaning against Rallare and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Turpasauna pushes Rallare back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turpasauna.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turpasauna throws a punch but it's blocked by Rallare.
Turpasauna digs a right hand into Rallare's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rallare's gas tank.
Rallare looks gassed!
A frustrated look appears on Rallare's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Turpasauna drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rallare pulls his leg out and moves away.
A big left from Rallare misses.
Turpasauna moves out of range of the strikes.
Rallare looks to land a right hand but Turpasauna moved out of range.
Turpasauna uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rallare.
Turpasauna moves into range and clinches up with Rallare.
Turpasauna lands a nice shot to the body.
Turpasauna displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rallare up against the cage.
Turpasauna lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rallare backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpasauna digs a right hand underneath Rallare's ribcage. Rallare let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Turpasauna keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rallare's efforts to push away.
A body shot lands from Turpasauna.
Turpasauna lands with a left to the head.
Turpasauna tries to score a body lock takedown but Rallare shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Turpasauna is trying to trip Rallare. He has hold of a leg but Rallare is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Turpasauna persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Turpasauna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rallare is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Turpasauna trying to control but Rallare is working from the bottom.
Turpasauna is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turpasauna postures up.
Turpasauna 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.
Turpasauna tries to free his leg and advance position but Rallare is retaining full guard.
Turpasauna trying to control but Rallare is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rallare misses with a few strikes there.
Rallare misses with a two punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turpasauna lands a jab.
That has opened up Kulle Rallare's cut even more.
Turpasauna pushes Rallare up against the cage in a clinch.
Turpasauna throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rallare is trying to break the clinch but Turpasauna is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timzi Turpasauna dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kulle Rallare's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rallare swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Turpasauna counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Turpasauna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turpasauna drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rallare looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rallare looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rallare!
Rallare throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Turpasauna takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turpasauna manages to get back to half guard.
Turpasauna trying to control here.
Turpasauna is concentrating on defense, preventing Rallare from advancing position.
Rallare wants to stand up but Turpasauna has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Turpasauna is staying active underneath Rallare, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpasauna is looking for a sweep. Rallare is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rallare tries to stand but can't do so whilst Turpasauna controls his leg.
Rallare is breathing heavily.
Rallare wants to control but Turpasauna is keeping him busy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rallare tries to keep at a distance but Turpasauna has taken the fight into the clinch.
Turpasauna works on Rallare's body with a couple of short punches.
Rallare looking to slow down the pace here.
Turpasauna lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Turpasauna scores with a nice short uppercut.
Turpasauna stalling the fight.
Turpasauna lands a shoulder strike.
Turpasauna throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Turpasauna lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turpasauna creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Rallare's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Turpasauna scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turpasauna.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turpasauna.
Turpasauna digs a right hand underneath Rallare's ribcage. Rallare let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Turpasauna lands an uppercut.
Turpasauna lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rallare backwards.
Rallare wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice body punch from Turpasauna - that landed with a thud.
Turpasauna looking for a takedown.
A short body shot lands from Turpasauna as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turpasauna lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Turpasauna taking a breather.
Turpasauna works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpasauna wants to pass the guard but Rallare is keeping the position.
Turpasauna trying to control the position from guard on top but Rallare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turpasauna advances to half guard.
Turpasauna controlling the pace.
Turpasauna trying to pass the guard but Rallare defending well.
Turpasauna wants to work for an arm triangle but Rallare is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Turpasauna thows a huge punch but Rallare dodges it nicely.
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.
Turpasauna is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Rallare as he works his way to full guard.
Turpasauna 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.
Rallare is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Turpasauna trying to control but Rallare is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turpasauna advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timzi Turpasauna dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kulle Rallare's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rallare scores with a nice head shot.
Turpasauna tries to clinch up but Rallare circles away and keeps his distance.
Rallare tries to keep at a distance but Turpasauna has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turpasauna.
Turpasauna lands a nice uppercut.
Rallare blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rallare tries to break free but Turpasauna pushes him back against the cage.
Turpasauna misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turpasauna lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rallare is looking to break free of the clinch but Turpasauna has double underhooks.
Turpasauna digs a right hand into Rallare's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rallare's gas tank.
Turpasauna decides to pull guard.
Turpasauna looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rallare wants to control from the top but Turpasauna keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpasauna is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rallare defends well.
Rallare wants to get up but he can't break Turpasauna's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Turpasauna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Turpasauna is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rallare is aware though and is defending well.
Rallare trying to control but Turpasauna is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rallare punishes Turpasauna's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rallare throws a right and a left that Turpasauna avoids nicely.
Rallare might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Turpasauna looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rallare keeping moving, preventing Turpasauna from controlling successfully.
Rallare trying to keep a closed guard but Turpasauna is proving a slippery customer.
Turpasauna wants to control from the top but Rallare keeps moving.
Rallare is trying to keep Turpasauna in close.
Rallare keeping moving, preventing Turpasauna from controlling successfully.
Turpasauna 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.
Turpasauna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rallare can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rallare looking to control.
Turpasauna trying to control but Rallare is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rallare has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turpasauna finds it's way round the side to connect with Rallare's head.
Rallare keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rallare throws out a powerful jab.
Nice shot by Rallare.
Timzi Turpasauna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turpasauna closes the distance and clinches.
Turpasauna has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rallare is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rallare wants to break free but Turpasauna has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turpasauna.
Timzi Turpasauna is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turpasauna working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turpasauna will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rallare up against the cage.
Rallare tries to break the clinch but Turpasauna is controlling the position.
Rallare wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Turpasauna has him pressed against the cage.
Turpasauna is leaning against Rallare and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rallare is trying to break the clinch but Turpasauna has him pressed against the cage.
Turpasauna lands with a short shot to the head.
Kulle Rallare has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turpasauna wants a takedown but no success here.
Turpasauna scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rallare swings wildly with an uppercut but Turpasauna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turpasauna avoiding damage.
Turpasauna lands with a light punch inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timzi Turpasauna showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Turpasauna, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timzi Turpasauna!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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