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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Iverson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taisto Rahapussi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rahapussi has chosen Caged in A Rage as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
4 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dave Iverson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taisto Rahapussi!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iverson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rahapussi. Rahapussi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Iverson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Iverson shoots in and bounces Rahapussi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Iverson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Iverson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Iverson throws a big right hand that misses.
Rahapussi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Iverson trying to control but Rahapussi is working from the bottom.
Rahapussi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iverson is in close to Rahapussi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahapussi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Iverson is looking to work some ground and pound but Rahapussi has wrist control.
Iverson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Iverson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rahapussi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iverson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rahapussi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rahapussi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rahapussi is looking for a triangle here but Iverson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Iverson working the ground and pound but Rahapussi is defending the strikes.
Rahapussi regains half guard, as Iverson was trying to land strikes.
Rahapussi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Iverson scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iverson lands strikes from half guard.
Rahapussi manages to get to full guard.
Iverson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rahapussi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rahapussi working for a triangle but Iverson defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iverson is looking to work some ground and pound but Rahapussi has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iverson wants to control from the top but Rahapussi keeps moving.
Rahapussi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Iverson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iverson is working Rahapussi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rahapussi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Iverson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rahapussi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Iverson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rahapussi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Iverson, into his guard.
Iverson tries to strike from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahapussi wants to control from the top but Iverson keeps moving.
Iverson trying to control the position.
Iverson wants to stand and escape but Rahapussi is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rahapussi passes into half guard.
Rahapussi is looking to advance position but Iverson won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Iverson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rahapussi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rahapussi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Iverson misses with a low kick.
Rahapussi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Iverson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rahapussi is trying to defend but Iverson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Iverson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Iverson trying to control from Rahapussi's half guard. Rahapussi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Iverson wants to pass the guard but Rahapussi is keeping the position.
Iverson trying to control but Rahapussi is working from the bottom.
Rahapussi looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahapussi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Iverson working some strikes from top position.
Rahapussi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Iverson.
Rahapussi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Iverson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Iverson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Iverson tries to free his leg and advance position but Rahapussi is retaining full guard.
Iverson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Iverson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rahapussi is proving hard to escape from.
Dave Iverson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Iverson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iverson wants to control from the top but Rahapussi keeps moving.
Rahapussi has an active guard here but Iverson has managed to pass into half guard.
Iverson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rahapussi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rahapussi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iverson lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iverson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rahapussi is looking to control Iverson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rahapussi avoid being mounted?
Iverson controlling the pace.
Iverson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rahapussi defending well though.
Iverson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Iverson 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahapussi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Iverson.
Iverson throwing shots but Rahapussi is blocking nicely.
Iverson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rahapussi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Iverson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rahapussi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iverson throws an elbow that misses. Rahapussi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Iverson's guard. Nice move by Rahapussi!
Rahapussi passes Iverson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Iverson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rahapussi is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Iverson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rahapussi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Iverson.
Rahapussi just misses with a punch to the body.
Dave Iverson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Iverson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rahapussi dodges the punch combination from Iverson.
Rahapussi shoots in looking for a takedown but Iverson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rahapussi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rahapussi. That's going to slow Iverson down.
Rahapussi throws a push kick but Iverson slaps the foot to one side.
Iverson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rahapussi gets caught napping as Iverson dives in and scores a takedown. Rahapussi manages to retain guard.
Iverson throwing strikes from guard but Rahapussi blocks nicely.
Iverson wants to get up but he can't break Rahapussi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Iverson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahapussi trying to keep a closed guard but Iverson is proving a slippery customer.
Iverson throws a strike but Rahapussi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rahapussi trying to control the position from guard on top but Iverson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iverson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rahapussi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahapussi wants to control but Iverson is keeping him busy.
Rahapussi moves into full mount! Iverson won't be happy about that!
Iverson tries to improve his position but instead Rahapussi has taken his back!
I really don't envy Iverson right now.
Rahapussi throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Rahapussi throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iverson has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Iverson turns into Rahapussi and is now in his guard.
Iverson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rahapussi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iverson preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iverson wants to stand but Rahapussi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Taisto Rahapussi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rahapussi keeping full guard, as Iverson tries to pass.
Rahapussi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Iverson's guard.
Iverson looking to control but Rahapussi passes into half guard.
Rahapussi is working for a kimura but Iverson is defending it quite comfortably.
Dave Iverson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iverson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dave Iverson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Iverson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Iverson!
Post fight, Dave Iverson stared into the camera and said 'Thanks to DJs Locker and all the fans for their support. I love you all!!'.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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