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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aamu Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saenchai Murbaratchon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aamu Virtanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Saenchai Murbaratchon!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murbaratchon is looking to clinch but Virtanen is avoiding it.
Virtanen tries to counter with a takedown but Murbaratchon is quick to defend against it.
Virtanen dives in for a single leg takedown but Murbaratchon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Virtanen goes for a double leg but Murbaratchon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Murbaratchon continues to drive forward.
Virtanen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aamu Virtanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murbaratchon clinches with his opponent.
Murbaratchon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murbaratchon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Murbaratchon content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murbaratchon throws an elbow but Virtanen slips to the side and avoids it well.
Virtanen is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murbaratchon just content to control the position.
Murbaratchon taking a break here but Virtanen is having none of it and regains half guard.
Virtanen is staying active underneath Murbaratchon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Murbaratchon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Murbaratchon is looking to stall here but Virtanen recovers full guard.
Murbaratchon trying to control the position from guard on top but Virtanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Murbaratchon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Murbaratchon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Murbaratchon throwing strikes from guard but Virtanen blocks nicely.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Murbaratchon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Virtanen quickly recovers to half guard.
Virtanen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Virtanen tries to get out of the position.
Virtanen is looking for a sweep. Murbaratchon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Virtanen is trying to stand.
Murbaratchon is trying to control. Virtanen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murbaratchon stands up from half guard.
A head kick misses from Murbaratchon.
Virtanen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murbaratchon tries to avoid it but Virtanen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murbaratchon to the ground. Murbaratchon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murbaratchon gets the takedown into side control.
Murbaratchon tries to score with some ground and pound. Virtanen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Virtanen is not content to let Murbaratchon control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murbaratchon slows the pace down.
Murbaratchon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Murbaratchon has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murbaratchon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Virtanen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Murbaratchon is in Virtanen's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saenchai Murbaratchon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Murbaratchon looking to score a takedown here. Virtanen is defending well but Murbaratchon drives through and ends up in Virtanen's guard.
Virtanen wants to get back to his feet but Murbaratchon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Murbaratchon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Murbaratchon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Murbaratchon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Murbaratchon wants to control from the top but Virtanen keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murbaratchon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen can't keep his opponent in guard - Murbaratchon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Virtanen is defending against the submission attempts here by Murbaratchon.
Virtanen pushes Murbaratchon off looking to stand but Murbaratchon dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Virtanen wants to improve his position but Murbaratchon is controlling well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Murbaratchon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Virtanen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Virtanen shoots in looking for a takedown but Murbaratchon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Virtanen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Murbaratchon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
It looks like Murbaratchon is going to stand back up.
Murbaratchon wants to take a breather but Virtanen is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murbaratchon controlling the pace.
Virtanen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Murbaratchon trying to control the action but Virtanen is working from the bottom.
Murbaratchon stands up from half guard.
Murbaratchon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Virtanen quickly recovers to half guard.
Murbaratchon is looking to advance position but Virtanen won't allow it.
Murbaratchon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murbaratchon is looking to advance position but Virtanen won't allow it.
Murbaratchon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Murbaratchon gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Murbaratchon clinches up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Virtanen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Murbaratchon's efforts to push away.
Murbaratchon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murbaratchon scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saenchai Murbaratchon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Murbaratchon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Virtanen's guard.
Virtanen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murbaratchon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Virtanen is proving hard to escape from.
Virtanen trying to keep a closed guard but Murbaratchon is proving a slippery customer.
Murbaratchon trying to control the position from guard on top but Virtanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saenchai Murbaratchon has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murbaratchon looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murbaratchon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murbaratchon moves in looking to clinch but Virtanen pushes him off.
Virtanen shoots in for a takedown but Murbaratchon shows good takedown defense.
Murbaratchon clinches with his opponent.
Murbaratchon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murbaratchon shoots in and gets a takedown into Virtanen's guard.
Murbaratchon wants to control from the top but Virtanen keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murbaratchon wants to stand but Virtanen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Murbaratchon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Virtanen keeping moving, preventing Murbaratchon from controlling successfully.
Murbaratchon sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murbaratchon advances position into side control!
Murbaratchon stands up and beckons Virtanen to his feet.
Saenchai Murbaratchon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Virtanen wants to land a leg kick but Murbaratchon is out of range.
Murbaratchon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Murbaratchon in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Murbaratchon has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murbaratchon wants to clinch.
Murbaratchon closes the distance and clinches.
Murbaratchon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Murbaratchon throws a head punch that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murbaratchon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Aamu Virtanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murbaratchon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saenchai Murbaratchon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murbaratchon 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 24:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saenchai Murbaratchon!
The defeated Aamu Virtanen had this to say: 'I'll be back'.
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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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