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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jethro Rusted (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salvatore Gattuso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salvatore Gattuso is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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179 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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169 lbs
26 - 19 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jethro Rusted!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Salvatore Gattuso!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rusted slaps away a takedown attempt from Gattuso, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gattuso blocks a head kick by Rusted.
A leg kick checked by Gattuso.
Rusted lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab, jab by Rusted - just one landing.
Rusted misses with a body kick.
Rusted tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gattuso sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rusted somewhat.
Rusted misses with a low kick as Gattuso jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gattuso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rusted works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusted misses with a hook.
Gattuso fails to land with a series of punches.
Gattuso showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rusted.
Rusted shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gattuso defends it nicely.
Rusted throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gattuso or perhaps it was just good defense by Rusted, which made it look bad.
Rusted lands with an uppercut that bounces Gattuso off the cage and back into range.
Rusted lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rusted lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gattuso takes a step back to recover.
Rusted fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gattuso avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jethro Rusted. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rusted with a hook.
Gattuso blocks a head kick by Rusted.
Rusted lands a nice hook to Gattuso's body. Gattuso takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gattuso keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rusted chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rusted goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jethro Rusted seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gattuso on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rusted. Rusted obviously looking to wear him down.
Rusted scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rusted in particular looking to stall.
Gattuso is trying to get back to full guard.
Rusted missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rusted thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gattuso's head.
Gattuso is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rusted trying to control from half guard but Gattuso is working away.
Rusted seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gattuso tries for a takedown but Rusted sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jethro Rusted dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rusted throws the kick towards the body but Gattuso avoids it.
Rusted is looking to land body kicks.
Rusted is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gattuso can do to turn this around?
Gattuso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rusted throws out the jab.
Gattuso looks for a takedown but Rusted sprawls well.
Rusted misses the jab.
Rusted explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gattuso misses with a takedown attempt - Rusted sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gattuso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gattuso listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rusted dives in and scores a takedown into Gattuso's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusted passes Gattuso's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rusted drops an elbow to the side of Gattuso's head.
Rusted is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rusted with good strikes from the mount here!
Gattuso holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rusted tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
We've been hearing good reports from Rusted's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
A nice elbow there by Rusted.
Jethro Rusted overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gattuso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gattuso slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso is looking for a sweep. Rusted is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rusted takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rusted looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rusted perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rusted throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rusted not doing much here.
Rusted seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gattuso does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rusted is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gattuso is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rusted pulls his head out easily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rusted controlling the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gattuso tries to land a front kick but Rusted steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rusted tries to land a front kick but Gattuso steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gattuso throws the left hand but Rusted avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rusted scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gattuso is looking for a sweep. Rusted is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gattuso looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gattuso is trying to get back to full guard.
Rusted landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gattuso is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rusted thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jethro Rusted dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rusted throws a head kick that Gattuso semi-blocks.
Rusted dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gattuso has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rusted finds it's way round the side to connect with Gattuso's head.
Rusted pushes Gattuso away with a front kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rusted, right into the meat.
Rusted throws a series of punches but Gattuso avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from Gattuso misses its intended target.
Rusted lands a two punch combo.
Rusted misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rusted tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gattuso swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusted lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gattuso.
Rusted throws a wild body kick that Gattuso sees coming a mile off.
Nice shot lands for Rusted.
Rusted thuds his shin into the meat of Gattuso's side.
Rusted lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gattuso's sensitive parts.
Rusted throws a series of punches but Gattuso moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Gattuso blocks the low kick.
Rusted throws a head kick that misses.
Rusted throws a body shot but no joy.
Salvatore Gattuso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rusted throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rusted lands a leg kick that knocks Gattuso off balance momentarily.
A slow jab from Rusted misses its intended target.
Rusted throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gattuso throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rusted sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rusted misses the shot to the body.
Gattuso avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rusted scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rusted shoots in for a takedown but Gattuso shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jethro Rusted. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rusted pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso tries for a takedown but Rusted sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rusted throws a head kick but Gattuso moves out of range.
Rusted shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rusted dives in for a single leg takedown but Gattuso sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gattuso tries to land knees in the clinch but Rusted avoids the damage to the body.
Rusted is trying to drag Gattuso to the mat but Gattuso just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rusted looking for a takedown.
Gattuso lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gattuso tries to land a knee to the head but Rusted blocks with his arms.
Gattuso trying to land knees to the body.
Rusted blocks a body shot from Gattuso.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso lands with a short shot to the head.
Rusted is trying to stall.
Gattuso is trying to drag Rusted to the mat but Rusted just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gattuso lands a knee to the body.
A short right from Rusted.
Rusted is working for takedown but Gattuso is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gattuso is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rusted tries for a takedown but Gattuso manages to get underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gattuso lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rusted backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gattuso.
Jethro Rusted is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
A nice left hand lands by Gattuso.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jethro Rusted showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rusted, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jethro Rusted!
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