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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dru Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juska Timoska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
22 - 9 - 0 |
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196 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dru Rivers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juska Timoska!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timoska tries to clinch up.
Rivers cracks Timoska with a good jab.
Timoska takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Timoska looks to land a left hand but Rivers moved out of range nicely.
Timoska closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rivers circles away.
Timoska shoots in for a double leg but Rivers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Timoska looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rivers is fending him off so far but Timoska persists. Nope, Rivers circles away and we're back to standing.
Dru Rivers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juska Timoska.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rivers.
Horrible takedown by Timoska or perhaps it was just good defense by Rivers which made him look bad.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Timoska pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Timoska tries to clinch up but Rivers circles away and keeps his distance.
Timoska throws a jab but it's blocked by Rivers.
Rivers throws a leg kick that misses.
Rivers throws a leg kick but Timoska checks it.
Timoska looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Timoska throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rivers wants to land a leg kick but Timoska is out of range.
Timoska walks into a left hand.
It looks like Juska Timoska has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Timoska. Rivers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Timoska looks for a takedown but Rivers sprawls well.
Timoska tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rivers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Timoska somewhat.
Timoska misses the jab.
Timoska cracks Rivers with a good jab.
Timoska looks for a takedown but Rivers sprawls well.
Rivers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Rivers. No joy for Timoska on that attempt.
Timoska checks the leg kick.
Rivers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dru Rivers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Timoska is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Timoska misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rivers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Timoska shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rivers regains half guard.
Timoska is looking to take a break and control but Rivers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivers tries to roll over but Timoska keeps him under control.
Timoska is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers has hold of Timoska's hands but Timoska slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rivers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Timoska is taking a breather. Rivers says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Timoska not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Timoska thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rivers's head.
Timoska is keen to just control but Rivers is a slippery customer.
Rivers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Timoska.
Timoska is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timoska is looking to advance position but Rivers won't allow it.
Rivers controlling the position for now.
Timoska 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.
Timoska thows a huge punch but Rivers dodges it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivers is trying is best to control the position here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Timoska throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Timoska is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Timoska seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Juska Timoska will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juska Timoska's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rivers throws a low kick but Timoska moves out of range easily.
Timoska throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rivers finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Timoska instigates a clinch.
Rivers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Timoska lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Timoska struggles to land a body shot inside as Rivers controls his hands.
Rivers blocks an uppercut.
Timoska has Rivers pressed against the cage.
Timoska is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rivers to keep the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rivers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rivers lands a body punch.
Rivers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rivers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Timoska misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Timoska.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Rivers on the inside.
Rivers tries a body shot but Timoska blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Timoska.
A short body shot lands from Rivers as the two fighters clinch.
Timoska blocking some punches.
Timoska takes a shot to the head.
Timoska gets through Rivers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rivers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Timoskas head.
Timoska scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Timoska has Rivers pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rivers manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rivers swings wildly with an uppercut but Timoska uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rivers.
Timoska is breathing heavily.
Rivers misses with a body punch.
Timoska blocks a body shot from Rivers.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Timoska.
Timoska wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rivers has him pressed against the cage.
Rivers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Timoska backwards.
Timoska is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Rivers misses with the head strike.
Rivers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timoska is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rivers can't fight it off and eventually Timoska manages to take the fight to the floor. Rivers looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Timoska being controlled here momentarily.
Timoska in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Timoska is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rivers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Timoska postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rivers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timoska is looking to work some ground and pound but Rivers has wrist control.
Timoska wants to control from the top but Rivers keeps moving.
Rivers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rivers keeping moving, preventing Timoska from controlling successfully.
Timoska throwing strikes from guard but Rivers blocks nicely.
Timoska throws a strike but Rivers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Timoska has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rivers has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timoska tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Timoska is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rivers seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Timoska does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Timoska tries to get to full guard but Rivers has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dru Rivers will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juska Timoska's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Timoska tries to clinch but Rivers moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Timoska - just one landing.
Nice defenses there by Rivers.
Timoska throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Timoska lands the left hand.
Timoska throws a right and a left that both miss.
Timoska shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rivers sprawls well. Rivers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Timoska gets slowly back to his feet.
Rivers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rivers wants it to stay on the feet.
Timoska connects with a body shot that sends Rivers's belly button to the back.
Timoska tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rivers swivels and escapes.
Dru Rivers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juska Timoska.
Rivers circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rivers counters with a body kick.
Dru Rivers is winning the standup battle so far.
Timoska takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers throws a wild body kick that Timoska sees coming a mile off.
Rivers staying out of range there.
Timoska tries to clinch but Rivers moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rivers.
Rivers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Juska Timoska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivers cracks Timoska with a good jab.
Timoska bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rivers's head.
Timoska misses with a body shot.
Timoska moves forwards but Rivers connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Timoska tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rivers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Timoska somewhat.
Timoska avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timoska blocks the body kick.
Timoska throws a big shot that misses.
Timoska bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Timoska.
Timoska works Rivers's body with a nice hook.
Timoska avoids the body shot from Rivers.
Horrible takedown by Timoska or perhaps it was just good defense by Rivers which made him look bad.
Rivers is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rivers throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timoska fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rivers manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Timoska misses the target.
Rivers throws a head kick that misses.
Timoska scores with a punch to the head.
Timoska throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rivers tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Timoska is in Rivers's guard.
Timoska trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Timoska wants to control from the top but Rivers keeps moving.
Timoska loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timoska working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Timoska throws a big elbow that misses.
Rivers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rivers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Timoska's guard.
Timoska trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Juska Timoska hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Timoska misses with a leg kick
and Rivers counters with an outside leg kick.
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!
Rivers tries to work over Timoska's front leg with a kick but Timoska checks it.
Timoska tries to bum rush Rivers with a series of wild strikes but Rivers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juska Timoska.
I think Timoska 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juska Timoska!
An out of breath and clearly excited Juska Timoska thanked Key Clothing LLC for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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energy
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hype
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