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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Wilkerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Risto Ruskea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malcolm Wilkerson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Risto Ruskea's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Malcolm Wilkerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Risto Ruskea!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkerson tries to keep at a distance but Ruskea has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wilkerson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wilkerson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ruskea is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Wilkerson to the mat. Wilkerson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wilkerson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ruskea throws a big right hand that misses.
Ruskea trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilkerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruskea decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wilkerson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ruskea - the referee stops the clock and Wilkerson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ruskea. Wilkerson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The fighters circling - Wilkerson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wilkerson misses with a two punch combination.
Wilkerson misses with a series of wild punches.
Wilkerson tries to bum rush Ruskea with a series of wild strikes but Ruskea uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ruskea changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wilkerson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruskea throws an elbow but Wilkerson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ruskea has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilkerson wants to control but Ruskea postures up.
Ruskea trying to control the position but Wilkerson is working away.
Wilkerson dodges the ground and pound from Ruskea.
Ruskea scoring with punches and elbows.
Ruskea wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilkerson keeps working.
The ground and pound from Ruskea seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ruskea advances to mount.
Wilkerson is breathing heavily.
Ruskea jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wilkerson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Wilkerson tries to escape but Ruskea is in control.
Sloppy strikes there by Ruskea.
Ruskea is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wilkerson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkerson is trying to control Ruskea's posture but Ruskea avoids it.
Ruskea tries to move to mount but Wilkerson blocks the move with his legs.
Wilkerson struggling a bit here.
Ruskea looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ruskea is looking to take a break and control but Wilkerson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruskea working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruskea scores with punches from side control.
Wilkerson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ruskea scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wilkerson to see if he's OK.
Ruskea looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ruskea grinds an elbow into Wilkerson's temple.
Ruskea tries for a kimura but Wilkerson is defending well.
Wilkerson tries to buck Ruskea off but Ruskea is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilkerson tries to escape but Ruskea is in control.
Ruskea working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wilkerson pushes Ruskea away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ruskea gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruskea throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ruskea working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ruskea trying to control the position but Wilkerson is working away.
Wilkerson tries to improve position but can't.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wilkerson misses with a wild combination.
Wilkerson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ruskea throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ruskea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilkerson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruskea manages to avoid it.
Wilkerson throws a nice looking combination but Ruskea bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wilkerson throws a series of punches but Ruskea avoids them all with ease.
Ruskea lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Risto Ruskea dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ruskea lands a high kick!
Wilkerson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ruskea's calf.
Wilkerson throws a sloppy head kick
and Ruskea counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wilkerson has hold of Ruskea's hands but Ruskea slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wilkerson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ruskea drops an elbow to the side of Wilkerson's head.
Wilkerson tries to kick Ruskea off but Ruskea keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wilkerson is trying to maintain the position but Ruskea is very close to passing his half guard.
Ruskea seems to be working for a kimura but Wilkerson defends the submission attempt.
Wilkerson is trying to control but can't.
Wilkerson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ruskea on the ground.
Wilkerson is looking to escape.
Ruskea is breathing heavily.
Ruskea is looking to advance position but Wilkerson won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wilkerson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wilkerson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wilkerson fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruskea dodges the punch combination from Wilkerson.
Wilkerson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ruskea counters with a single leg into guard. Wilkerson didn't expect that.
Ruskea is looking to work some ground and pound but Wilkerson has wrist control.
Ruskea wants to pass the guard but Wilkerson is keeping the position.
Ruskea trying to control but Wilkerson is working from the bottom.
Ruskea wants to pass the guard but Wilkerson is keeping the position.
Ruskea working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ruskea distracts Wilkerson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ruskea wants to control from the top but Wilkerson keeps moving.
Ruskea looking to pass the guard.
Ruskea advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Wilkerson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ruskea is looking to take a break and control but Wilkerson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wilkerson is trying to improve his position.
Ruskea tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ruskea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilkerson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ruskea throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wilkerson on the side of the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wilkerson!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruskea throws a head kick that half lands.
Ruskea lands a head kick. Wilkerson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A head kick misses from Ruskea.
Wilkerson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ruskea counters with a nice kick to the body.
Wilkerson just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilkerson throws a lazy head kick
and Ruskea counters by moving into the clinch.
Ruskea wants a takedown but no success here.
Ruskea has picked Wilkerson up - he's going for a ride! Ruskea dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ruskea is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ruskea postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ruskea passes into half guard.
Ruskea is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wilkerson is in trouble now - Ruskea has advanced to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkerson tries to lock up and control but Ruskea gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ruskea is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Wilkerson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ruskea trying to control but Wilkerson is having none of it.
Ruskea dominating with strikes here.
Wilkerson is trying to stand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilkerson tries to reverse the position but Ruskea maintains control.
Ruskea with a couple of short strikes.
Ruskea working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Wilkerson wants to hold on but Ruskea pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Risto Ruskea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Wilkerson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wilkerson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ruskea is working Wilkerson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ruskea stops Wilkerson from standing up.
Ruskea drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ruskea jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ruskea slips nicely into half guard.
Wilkerson wants to get back to his feet.
Ruskea controlling the action here.
Ruskea wants to take a breather but Wilkerson is having none of it.
Ruskea takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ruskea has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ruskea looking to finish Wilkerson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wilkerson!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruskea avoids the attempt from Wilkerson to control.
Wilkerson suckers Ruskea into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Wilkerson is now in Ruskea's guard!
Ruskea looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wilkerson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruskea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruskea has his foot on Wilkerson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wilkerson works his way back into a safe position though.
Ruskea is striking but Wilkerson is not phased and passes to half guard.
Ruskea looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ruskea looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ruskea is looking for a sweep. Wilkerson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruskea is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ruskea missing with punches from the bottom.
Wilkerson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Ruskea manages to get to full guard.
Ruskea managing to control the position.
Ruskea wants to sweep here but Wilkerson controlling him for the moment.
Ruskea manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wilkerson manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruskea drops back looking for a leg! Wilkerson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wilkerson manages to kick Ruskea off! Ruskea jumps back into Wilkerson's guard.
Ruskea stands up and waves to Wilkerson to follow him.
Ruskea has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Wilkerson misses.
Wilkerson works over Ruskea's head and body with a nice combination.
Ruskea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilkerson misses with a double jab
and Ruskea counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wilkerson misses with a double jab
and Ruskea counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nice sprawl there from Wilkerson as Ruskea shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkerson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malcolm Wilkerson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruskea darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ruskea trying to control the action but Wilkerson is working from the bottom.
Wilkerson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ruskea.
Ruskea is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ruskea missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ruskea throws a strike but Wilkerson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Wilkerson can't keep his opponent in guard - Ruskea advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ruskea seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ruskea's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Risto Ruskea really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Wilkerson.
Wilkerson throws a combination that misses
and Ruskea counters with a single leg into guard. Wilkerson didn't expect that.
Ruskea wants to control from the top but Wilkerson keeps moving.
Wilkerson has his feet on Ruskea's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ruskea drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wilkerson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ruskea is controlling him.
Ruskea drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ruskea jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wilkerson pushes Ruskea off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Wilkerson misses with a double jab
and Ruskea counters with a single leg into guard. Wilkerson didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruskea passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ruskea looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ruskea tries for a kimura but Wilkerson is defending well.
Ruskea in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wilkerson is trying to control Ruskea's posture but Ruskea avoids it.
Ruskea looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wilkerson is avoiding damage well.
Wilkerson being controlled for a moment.
Wilkerson is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruskea lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Wilkerson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wilkerson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Malcolm Wilkerson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilkerson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ruskea counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wilkerson fails to land with a series of punches.
Wilkerson lands a slapping body shot.
Wilkerson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wilkerson throws a hook but Ruskea blocks it.
Ruskea lands a head kick!
Wilkerson fails to land with a series of punches.
Ruskea punishes Wilkerson's body with a nice straight punch.
Malcolm Wilkerson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilkerson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ruskea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkerson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ruskea's head.
Ruskea is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ruskea lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ruskea changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wilkerson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ruskea cracks Wilkerson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ruskea tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wilkerson is not content to let Ruskea control the position.
Ruskea looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wilkerson is trying to buck Ruskea off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruskea wants to control for a moment but Wilkerson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Ruskea punching from the bottom.
Ruskea wants to improve his position but Wilkerson is controlling well.
Ruskea is trying to control but can't.
Ruskea is looking to improve his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wilkerson throws a sloppy head kick
and Ruskea makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Wilkerson really felt that one!
Ruskea throws a head kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilkerson misses with a combination
and Ruskea counters with a good, hard body kick but Wilkerson shrugs it off.
Wilkerson misses with a double jab
and Ruskea counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Risto Ruskea dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Wilkerson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Wilkerson swings widly with a right hand
and Ruskea counters with a good low kick that Wilkerson was not able to check.
Wilkerson throws a sloppy head kick
and Ruskea counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ruskea with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ruskea missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ruskea trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilkerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruskea postures up.
Ruskea forces his way into half guard.
Ruskea is pressing down on Wilkerson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wilkerson is holding on for now.
Ruskea moves into full mount! Wilkerson won't be happy about that!
Ruskea sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wilkerson tries to hold on but Ruskea postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruskea working for a submission but Wilkerson is keeping him at bay.
Ruskea throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ruskea scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wilkerson?
Wilkerson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Ruskea can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wilkerson is looking to escape.
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.
Wilkerson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ruskea is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wilkerson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
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.
Ruskea trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wilkerson tries to lock up and control but Ruskea gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wilkerson is squirming around, avoiding Ruskea's attempts to control the action.
Ruskea working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ruskea prevents Wilkerson from getting the reversal.
Ruskea wants to finish this one by submission but Wilkerson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ruskea.
Wilkerson tries to lock up and control but Ruskea gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ruskea looking to control but Wilkerson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wilkerson has given up his back here. Will Ruskea look for the submission or keep pounding away?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruskea is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Wilkerson covering up well and avoiding damage.
Risto Ruskea has got the better of the ground game so far.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Ruskea.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Ruskea. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Wilkerson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ruskea gets his way!
Wilkerson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Malcolm Wilkerson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruskea struggling to land strikes to the head as Wilkerson covers up.
Ruskea tightening his grip on Wilkerson, looking for the choke.
Wilkerson covering up well and avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruskea looking for the choke from the back.
Wilkerson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ruskea.
Ruskea throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Ruskea has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Wilkerson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilkerson trying to control but not successfully.
Wilkerson showing good submission defense here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruskea lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Risto Ruskea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ruskea has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Risto Ruskea!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Risto Ruskea!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Risto Ruskea!
Risto Ruskea wins by unanimous decision!
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