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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Ripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aarne Juutilainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ripper might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Odorants - This Night. Juutilainen has chosen Legenda - Cohorts Of Demons as his entrance music. Aarne Juutilainen told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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210 cm
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210 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
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188 cm
26
205 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Ripper! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aarne Juutilainen! The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ripper moves forwards but Juutilainen connects with a nice, crisp jab. Juutilainen ducks under a wild hook from Ripper. Ripper with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Juutilainen to score with a decent uppercut. Ripper works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Aarne Juutilainen has been cut. Juutilainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ripper moves away. Juutilainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Juutilainen misses with a body shot.
Juutilainen avoids the head kick by Ripper.
Ripper throws a sloppy head kick and Juutilainen moves out of range easily. Juutilainen misses the jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ripper looks to land a right hand but Juutilainen moved out of range. Juutilainen connects with a body shot that sends Ripper's belly button to the back. A head kick from Ripper lands but Juutilainen takes it in his stride. Ripper misses with a hook. Ripper throws a sloppy head kick and Juutilainen moves out of range easily. Juutilainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body punch from Juutilainen. Ripper jabs at Juutilainen's body. Juutilainen avoids the head kick by Ripper.
A big left from Ripper misses. Juutilainen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ripper rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice defenses there by Juutilainen. Ripper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ripper looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Juutilainen moves into the clinch. Juutilainen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Ripper wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ripper throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Juutilainen blocks it with crossed arms. A short right hand to the side of the head by Juutilainen. Ripper prevents a body shot from Juutilainen. Ripper looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Juutilainen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ripper prevents it.
Ripper wants to break the clinch but can't.
Juutilainen has hold of one of Ripper's legs. Ripper is fighting the takedown attempt but Juutilainen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Juutilainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Ripper 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. Ripper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Juutilainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ripper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Juutilainen wants to control from the top but Ripper keeps moving. Juutilainen throws a big right hand that misses. Juutilainen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Juutilainen with a flurry of punches that miss. Ripper keeping moving, preventing Juutilainen from controlling successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ripper has momentary wrist control but Juutilainen slips an elbow through the middle. Juutilainen is in close to Ripper's body, working some short punches and elbows. Juutilainen controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Juutilainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Ripper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Juutilainen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Ripper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Ripper looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Juutilainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Ripper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Juutilainen. Juutilainen working some strikes from top position. Ripper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ripper seems keen to control Juutilainen's posture. Ripper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Juutilainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Juutilainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Juutilainen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Ripper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Juutilainen landing some decent shots from guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Juutilainen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aarne Juutilainen dominated that round. The cut man is working on Aarne Juutilainen's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A left and a right from Juutilainen both land. Nice combination. Ripper throws a head kick but Juutilainen moves out of range.
Juutilainen fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Ripper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Juutilainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Ripper. Ripper throws a head kick but Juutilainen moves out of range.
Jack Ripper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Juutilainen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Jack Ripper has been cut. Juutilainen avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Ripper. Juutilainen pushes Ripper up against the cage in a clinch. Ripper prevents a body shot from Juutilainen. Juutilainen misses with an elbow strike.
Juutilainen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ripper. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ripper is trying to break the clinch but Juutilainen has him pressed against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Juutilainen. A nice right hand lands inside from Juutilainen. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Juutilainen lands a shoulder strike.
Ripper is rocked! Ripper takes an elbow to the forehead. Oh Ripper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Juutilainen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ripper backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round. Juutilainen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Juutilainen decides to pull guard. Juutilainen trying to keep a closed guard but Ripper is proving a slippery customer.
Juutilainen trying to control the position here. Ripper seems to have got his legs back now. Ripper stopping the sweep attempt from Juutilainen. Juutilainen keeping moving, preventing Ripper from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Jack Ripper wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. A jab from Juutilainen finds it's way through Ripper's defenses. Juutilainen connects with a crisp jab. Juutilainen looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Aarne Juutilainen has got the better of the ground game so far. Juutilainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Ripper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juutilainen is one step ahead there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Juutilainen thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Juutilainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Juutilainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Ripper lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Juutilainen! Juutilainen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Juutilainen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ripper tries to push Juutilainen's head away but Juutilainen is holding on tight. Juutilainen is trying desperately to improve position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aarne Juutilainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Juutilainen, as that shot connected.
Juutilainen lands with a nice body punch. Juutilainen walks into a left hand. Ripper jabs Juutilainen to the body, keeping him at a distance. Ripper throws a head kick but Juutilainen moves out of range.
Juutilainen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Ripper throws a sloppy head kick and Juutilainen moves out of range easily. Juutilainen blocks a head kick by Ripper.
Ripper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Juutilainen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Juutilainen ducks under a wild hook from Ripper. Jack Ripper is winning the standup battle so far. Ripper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Ripper. Ripper doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Juutilainen cracks Ripper with a right hand to the side of the head. Ripper throws a head kick that misses. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Juutilainen scores with a nice right hand.
Ripper throws a half hearted mid kick. Juutilainen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ripper manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Juutilainen cracks Ripper with a solid left hand. Juutilainen looking to pass the guard. Juutilainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Ripper is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Juutilainen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Juutilainen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ripper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Juutilainen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ripper is trying to defend but Juutilainen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Juutilainen trying to mount his opponent but Ripper defends it. Juutilainen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Juutilainen throwing shots but Ripper is blocking nicely. Jack Ripper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Juutilainen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Juutilainen escapes and gets back to his feet. Ripper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Juutilainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Juutilainen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ripper at a distance.
Juutilainen avoids the head kick by Ripper.
Ripper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ripper walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Ripper takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Juutilainen connects with the punch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Juutilainen lands a nice hook to Ripper's body. Ripper takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Juutilainen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ripper doesn't seem bothered though. Aarne Juutilainen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Juutilainen drives through and clinches with Ripper against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Juutilainen. Juutilainen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ripper can't fight it off and eventually Juutilainen manages to take the fight to the floor. Ripper looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Juutilainen postures up and lands a big shot to Ripper's brow. Juutilainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Ripper is retaining full guard. Ripper can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Juutilainen controls the pace. Ripper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Juutilainen throwing strikes from guard but Ripper blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight! Aarne Juutilainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Juutilainen 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aarne Juutilainen!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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