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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Spike Saunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Risto Ruskea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saunders comes to the cage accompanied by break stuff - Limp Bizkit. The crowd seem to be enjoying Ruskea's choice of entrance music: SMC Hoodrats. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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201 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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188 lbs
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Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Spike Saunders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Risto Ruskea!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruskea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ruskea tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saunders paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saunders shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ruskea sprawls well. Ruskea wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Saunders gets slowly back to his feet.
Saunders has a takedown stuffed.
Ruskea lands a high kick!
Saunders closes the distance and clinches up with Ruskea, looking for a takedown. Saunders pushes Ruskea against the cage but Ruskea circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spike Saunders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Ruskea as Saunders shoots in.
Saunders uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruskea.
Saunders fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Saunders shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ruskea as he avoids it easily.
Ruskea throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Spike Saunders has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saunders is defended easily by Ruskea.
A head kick misses from Ruskea.
Ruskea plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ruskea is looking to clinch but Saunders is avoiding it.
Saunders tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ruskea swivels and escapes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A head kick from Ruskea lands but Saunders takes it in his stride.
Saunders is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ruskea sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Saunders tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ruskea swivels and escapes.
Saunders is breathing heavily.
Ruskea smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ruskea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ruskea tries to clinch there but Saunders circles away.
A head kick misses from Ruskea.
A head kick misses from Ruskea.
Ruskea lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruskea throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Saunders's head.
Ruskea tries to clinch but Saunders is having none of it.
Ruskea lands with a kick to the temple. Saunders shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Saunders is rocked!
Ruskea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saunders dives in and grabs Ruskea's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ruskea pushes down on Saunders's head and hops out.
Ruskea throws a head kick that Saunders semi-blocks.
Oh Saunders is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ruskea lands a high kick to the side of Saunders's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Ruskea dives into guard, looking to finish.
Saunders keeping moving, preventing Ruskea from controlling successfully.
Saunders on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Saunders tries to get out of the position.
Ruskea wants to get up but he can't break Saunders's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruskea stands and steps away. Saunders gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Saunders seems to have got his legs back now.
Ruskea throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Saunders's head.
Ruskea gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ruskea is looking to stand up but Saunders isn't so interested in that idea.
Ruskea utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ruskea is looking to stand up but Saunders isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saunders preventing the sweep.
Ruskea has momentary wrist control but Saunders slips an elbow through the middle.
Ruskea has momentary wrist control but Saunders slips an elbow through the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ruskea has momentary wrist control but Saunders slips an elbow through the middle.
Saunders trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ruskea is on top in guard.
Saunders keeping full guard, as Ruskea tries to pass.
Ruskea wants to stand but Saunders is controlling his posture from full guard.
Saunders looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruskea stands up and waves to Saunders to follow him.
Saunders shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ruskea is trying to defend but Saunders finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ruskea is looking to escape.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ruskea manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ruskea wants to sweep here but Saunders controlling him for the moment.
Saunders wants to pass the guard but Ruskea is keeping the position.
Saunders is working Ruskea over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Saunders lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Saunders passes into half guard.
Saunders takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruskea on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ruskea makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ruskea.
Saunders postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ruskea looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saunders is one step ahead there.
Saunders chips away with some ground and pound.
Saunders pushing down on Ruskea's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ruskea punching from the bottom.
Saunders scoring with strikes to the body and head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saunders is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Saunders working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Saunders looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ruskea wants to control but Saunders is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Risto Ruskea dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Spike Saunders's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Saunders feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Saunders with a nice head shot there.
Saunders stopping the sweep attempt from Ruskea.
Ruskea utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Saunders scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ruskea utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Saunders trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ruskea working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saunders.
Ruskea scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Ruskea throws a sloppy head kick and Saunders moves out of range easily.
Risto Ruskea is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ruskea throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Saunders blocks a head kick by Ruskea.
Saunders shoots in for a double leg but Ruskea sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Saunders fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saunders changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ruskea looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruskea manages to get back to half guard.
Ruskea looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ruskea slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ruskea manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Saunders is squirming around, avoiding Ruskea's attempts to control the action.
Saunders is working to get back to half guard.
Saunders tries to hold on but Ruskea pushes him away.
That's two 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.
Ruskea wants to control the pace but Saunders is squirming around nicely.
Saunders is in all sorts of trouble here.
Spike Saunders overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ruskea can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saunders is looking to escape.
Ruskea takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ruskea wants to control the pace but Saunders is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruskea is stalling here but it's allowed Saunders to get half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Risto Ruskea.
Saunders fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spike Saunders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saunders shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ruskea defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Saunders shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ruskea pinned against the cage. Ruskea gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Saunders gets a takedown into half guard.
Ruskea manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Saunders tries for a takedown but Ruskea sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ruskea shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Saunders is controlling Ruskea's trapped leg to prevent Ruskea from advancing to side control.
Ruskea wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saunders keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Risto Ruskea will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Spike Saunders's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Saunders scores with a takedown into Ruskea's guard.
Saunders has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Saunders won't allow Ruskea to get back to his feet.
Ruskea is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ruskea wants to control but Saunders is keeping him busy.
Saunders blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ruskea.
Ruskea wants to stand but Saunders has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Saunders tries to get to full guard but Ruskea has control of the leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saunders gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saunders wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruskea trying to control the position from guard on top but Saunders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saunders is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Saunders tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ruskea trying to control but Saunders is working from the bottom.
Ruskea wants to stand but Saunders is controlling his posture from full guard.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Saunders tries for a takedown but Ruskea sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Saunders shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ruskea is trying to defend but Saunders finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Saunders working the head and body with strikes.
Ruskea is trying to stand up here but Saunders is controlling him well.
Ruskea has hold of Saunders's hands but Saunders slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ruskea has hold of Saunders's hands but Saunders slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Saunders lands strikes from half guard.
Saunders lands with a punch from half guard.
Ruskea is pressing down on Saunders's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ruskea not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saunders keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ruskea's head.
Saunders is in close to Ruskea's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Saunders is looking to work some ground and pound but Ruskea has wrist control.
Ruskea bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Saunders's guard.
Ruskea tries to stand but Saunders is controlling from the bottom.
Ruskea gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Saunders fails with the takedown.
Ruskea lands a right hook to the body.
Ruskea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saunders closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Saunders throwing shots but Ruskea is blocking nicely.
Saunders thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ruskea to regain full guard.
Ruskea looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saunders is one step ahead there.
Saunders lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saunders prevents Ruskea from getting back to his feet.
Saunders lands a couple of elbows.
Saunders landing some decent shots from guard.
Saunders trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ruskea thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Saunders if he has to take too many more of those.
Risto Ruskea is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ruskea throws a series of punches but Saunders avoids them all with ease.
Saunders fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spike Saunders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruskea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruskea throws a nice head kick!
Ruskea misses with a double jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ruskea darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Saunders tries for a takedown but Ruskea sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ruskea fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ruskea defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saunders.
Spike Saunders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saunders looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ruskea is fending him off so far but Saunders persists. Nope, Ruskea circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spike Saunders showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ruskea has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Risto Ruskea!
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energy
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hype
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