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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raje Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauri Ruoska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruoska is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sympathy for the Devil. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
11 - 15 - 0 |
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169 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raje Malapitan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mauri Ruoska!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malapitan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ruoska sprawls well. Ruoska wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Malapitan gets slowly back to his feet.
Ruoska shoots for a takedown but Malapitan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Malapitan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Malapitan is trying to work for a kimura but Ruoska is defending well.
Malapitan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ruoska blocking the ground and pound attempt from Malapitan.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Malapitan connects with a nice short shot to Ruoska's temple.
Malapitan is looking to take a break and control but Ruoska is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruoska blocking the ground and pound attempt from Malapitan.
Ruoska is looking for a sweep. Malapitan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Malapitan throwing shots but Ruoska is blocking nicely.
Malapitan is looking to take a break and control but Ruoska is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Malapitan misses with a head shot. Ruoska uses the momentum to regain guard.
Malapitan pushing down on Ruoska's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Malapitan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ruoska doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Malapitan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Malapitan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Malapitan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Malapitan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Malapitan seems to be looking for submissions.
Malapitan seems to be looking for submissions.
Malapitan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Malapitan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruoska keeps working.
Ruoska is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Malapitan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Malapitan trying to pass the guard but Ruoska defending well.
Malapitan is looking to pass Ruoska's guard but actually Ruoska recovers to full guard.
Malapitan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruoska swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan wants to control from the top but Ruoska keeps moving.
Ruoska is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ruoska 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.
Malapitan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Malapitan has his takedown stuffed
and Ruoska counters with a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malapitan checks a leg kick nicely.
Malapitan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raje Malapitan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Malapitan shoots and misses
and Ruoska counters with a leg kick.
Malapitan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Ruoska.
Ruoska throws a leg kick but Malapitan checks it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Malapitan.
Malapitan moves out of range as Ruoska throws a body kick.
Malapitan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raje Malapitan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruoska misses with an uppercut. Malapitan saw that one coming.
Nice sprawl there from Malapitan as Ruoska shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ruoska avoids it really well and circles away.
Malapitan feints and as Ruoska raises his hands in defense, Malapitan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ruoska working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Malapitan.
Malapitan passes into half guard.
Malapitan wants to take a breather but Ruoska is having none of it.
Raje Malapitan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Malapitan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ruoska has managed to free his arm - good work.
Malapitan trying to advance position but Ruoska counters by regaining guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruoska working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Malapitan.
Ruoska 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.
Ruoska is looking to stand up but Malapitan isn't so interested in that idea.
Malapitan pushing down on Ruoska's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Malapitan is looking for a kimura here.
Malapitan is looking to take a break and control but Ruoska is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruoska is defending against the submission attempts here by Malapitan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruoska is staying active underneath Malapitan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ruoska keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Malapitan is pressing down on Ruoska's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ruoska is holding on for now.
Malapitan is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Malapitan wants to work for an arm triangle but Ruoska is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Malapitan seems to be working for a kimura but Ruoska defends the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malapitan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ruoska sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raje Malapitan dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ruoska tries to score a power double leg takedown but Malapitan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ruoska somewhat.
Ruoska connects with a good right hand that stumbles Malapitan. Malapitan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Raje Malapitan has been cut.
Malapitan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ruoska closes this distance looking for a takedown but Malapitan circles away.
Ruoska lands with a right hand.
Malapitan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ruoska swivels and escapes.
Malapitan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ruoska sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raje Malapitan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Ruoska throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malapitan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruoska.
Malapitan blocks a jab.
Malapitan avoids the body shot from Ruoska.
Ruoska looks for a takedown but Malapitan sprawls well.
Raje Malapitan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Malapitan.
Malapitan shoots for a takedown but Ruoska saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Malapitan 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.
Mauri Ruoska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruoska keeping moving, preventing Malapitan from controlling successfully.
Malapitan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Malapitan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruoska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malapitan throws a big right hand that misses.
Malapitan throws a strike but Ruoska rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Malapitan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruoska.
Ruoska in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Malapitan looking for a sweep. Not yet Malapitan, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ruoska throws an elbow that misses. Malapitan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ruoska's guard. Nice move by Malapitan!
Malapitan advances to half guard.
Ruoska trying to control from the bottom.
Malapitan is looking to take a break and control but Ruoska is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Malapitan is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ruoska still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ruoska has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Malapitan is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruoska tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Malapitan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ruoska advances nicely into full mount.
Ruoska prevents Malapitan from getting the reversal.
Ruoska throws some wild stikes that Malapitan manages to avoid easily.
Malapitan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruoska throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Malapitan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ruoska thows a huge punch but Malapitan dodges it nicely.
Ruoska not landing any meaningful shots this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malapitan tries to roll over but Ruoska keeps him under control.
Ruoska is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mauri Ruoska comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Malapitan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raje Malapitan!
After winning the bout, Raje Malapitan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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