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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roy Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rainer Varvaskoukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roy Pitbull has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Roy Pitbull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rainer Varvaskoukku!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitbull moves out of range of the body kick from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pitbull sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Varvaskoukku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pitbull has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pitbull throws the left hand but Varvaskoukku avoids the punch easily.
Varvaskoukku moves away from the strike by Pitbull.
Varvaskoukku lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pitbull misses with a wild combination.
Pitbull lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Varvaskoukku fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pitbull to the ground. Varvaskoukku is now in Pitbull's guard.
Varvaskoukku throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pitbull will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Varvaskoukku won't allow Pitbull to sweep him here.
Varvaskoukku throws an elbow that misses. Pitbull uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Varvaskoukku's guard. Nice move by Pitbull!
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!
Pitbull won't allow Varvaskoukku to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pitbull's guard.
Pitbull working a defensive guard here.
Varvaskoukku passes into half guard.
Pitbull keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pitbull wants to get back to full guard.
Varvaskoukku trying to control the action but Pitbull is working from the bottom.
Varvaskoukku throwing shots but Pitbull is blocking nicely.
Pitbull is staying active underneath Varvaskoukku, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku uses his free foot to push down on Pitbull's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pitbull.
Pitbull is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Varvaskoukku can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pitbull is looking to escape.
Pitbull is trying desperately to improve position.
Varvaskoukku can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pitbull is looking to escape.
Pitbull tries to hold on but Varvaskoukku pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pitbull is looking to escape.
Varvaskoukku is landing with some decent strikes but Pitbull is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Varvaskoukku is trying to control here but Pitbull has managed to regain half guard.
Varvaskoukku missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pitbull manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pitbull is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Varvaskoukku in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Varvaskoukku wants to control from the top but Pitbull keeps moving.
Varvaskoukku makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pitbull is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Varvaskoukku defends well.
Varvaskoukku stopping the sweep attempt from Pitbull.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Varvaskoukku throws a strike but Pitbull rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Varvaskoukku wants to control the position but Pitbull says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rainer Varvaskoukku dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Varvaskoukku moves away from the strike by Pitbull.
Pitbull takes a swing at Varvaskoukku's ribcage but misses.
Pitbull avoids a kick to the body.
Pitbull avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Varvaskoukku throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pitbull counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Varvaskoukku regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pitbull got a little sloppy there for a moment and Varvaskoukku has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pitbull has managed to get both his arms back between Varvaskoukku's legs - danger averted.
Pitbull trying to control but Varvaskoukku is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitbull stopping the sweep attempt from Varvaskoukku.
Pitbull cracks Varvaskoukku with a solid left hand.
Pitbull preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku controls Pitbull momentarily but Pitbull frees himself.
Pitbull slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Varvaskoukku is looking for a sweep.
Varvaskoukku holding on.
Pitbull throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Varvaskoukku tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pitbull scoring with punches from side control.
Varvaskoukku is looking for a sweep.
Varvaskoukku taking punishment in the form of punches.
Varvaskoukku is trying to get back to half guard.
Pitbull trying to control the position but Varvaskoukku is working away.
Pitbull moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Pitbull throws an elbow but Varvaskoukku slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku is trying to control Pitbull's posture but Pitbull avoids it.
Varvaskoukku is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pitbull working the ground and pound from side control.
Varvaskoukku sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Varvaskoukku moves into full guard.
That's four 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.
Varvaskoukku keeping moving, preventing Pitbull from controlling successfully.
Varvaskoukku looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pitbull connects with a couple of short punches.
Pitbull trying to control but Varvaskoukku is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Varvaskoukku throws a leg kick but Pitbull sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pitbull swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Pitbull dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pitbull takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pitbull looks to throw the jab but Varvaskoukku is out of range.
Varvaskoukku has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Varvaskoukku pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Varvaskoukku rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pitbull counters with a left to the body.
Varvaskoukku misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Varvaskoukku misses the target.
Pitbull was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Varvaskoukku slips a jab from Pitbull.
Pitbull swinging wildly here.
Pitbull scores with a sloppy right hand. Varvaskoukku should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitbull keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Varvaskoukku.
A little feinted left hand from Pitbull on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Varvaskoukku moves away from the strike by Pitbull.
A jab from Pitbull misses.
Pitbull moves out of range of the leg kick from Varvaskoukku.
A little feinted left hand from Pitbull on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pitbull scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitbull paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big left from Pitbull misses.
Varvaskoukku moves out of range as Pitbull strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Varvaskoukku tries to land a front kick but Pitbull steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pitbull misses with a takedown attempt - Varvaskoukku sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Varvaskoukku feints the counter takedown.
Varvaskoukku looks to land a body kick but Pitbull moved away.
Pitbull misses with a left hand
and Varvaskoukku counters with a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pitbull, as that shot connected.
Varvaskoukku lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pitbull's sensitive parts.
Roy Pitbull is winning the standup battle so far.
Varvaskoukku misses with a low kick as Pitbull jumps back.
Pitbull misses the body punch
and Pitbull takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck for Varvaskoukku with that takedown attempt.
Pitbull closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pitbull is thwarting Varvaskoukku's attempts to control the position.
Pitbull looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Roy Pitbull overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Varvaskoukku manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Varvaskoukku keeping moving, preventing Pitbull from controlling successfully.
Varvaskoukku bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pitbull's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pitbull is trying to keep Varvaskoukku in close.
Pitbull wants to sweep but no luck.
Varvaskoukku loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pitbull keeping moving, preventing Varvaskoukku from controlling successfully.
Varvaskoukku throwing strikes but missing.
Pitbull keeping full guard, as Varvaskoukku tries to pass.
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.
Pitbull throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Pitbull not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Varvaskoukku trying to control but Pitbull is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Varvaskoukku!
Pitbull swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pitbull misses with a straight left.
Varvaskoukku lands a leg kick that knocks Pitbull off balance momentarily.
Varvaskoukku shoots and misses
and Pitbull counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Varvaskoukku on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pitbull throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Varvaskoukku looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Pitbull clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Pitbull misses with an uppercut.
Varvaskoukku drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pitbull defends it well.
Pitbull moves out of range of the body kick.
Pitbull throws an overhand right that lands on Varvaskoukku's shoulder, as Varvaskoukku tries to avoid the shot.
Some wild striking there from Pitbull.
Varvaskoukku keeps Pitbull at a distance using the push kick.
Pitbull blocks the body kick.
Pitbull has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Varvaskoukku.
Pitbull blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Pitbull lands.
Varvaskoukku dips to his left and cracks Pitbull with an uppercut!
Pitbull jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pitbull tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pitbull lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku defending well as Pitbull loads up on a big left hand.
Varvaskoukku slips a straight right by Pitbull.
Varvaskoukku attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Varvaskoukku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pitbull was well out of range. Poor timing from Varvaskoukku.
Pitbull is looking to counter punch.
Varvaskoukku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pitbull.
Pitbull takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Pitbull blocks the leg kick.
Pitbull tries for a takedown but Varvaskoukku sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rainer Varvaskoukku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Varvaskoukku stuffs the takedown attempt from Pitbull. Pitbull gets slowly back to his feet.
Varvaskoukku fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pitbull checks it well.
Pitbull swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Varvaskoukku fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pitbull checks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pitbull. Varvaskoukku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Varvaskoukku fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pitbull is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pitbull closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Varvaskoukku did well to prevent Pitbull getting side control.
Varvaskoukku manages to get to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Varvaskoukku looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Varvaskoukku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pitbull throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Varvaskoukku wants to sweep here but Pitbull controlling him for the moment.
Pitbull slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pitbull connects with a body shot that sends Varvaskoukku's belly button to the back.
Pitbull is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pitbull takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pitbull misses with a hook.
Pitbull scores with the left hand. Varvaskoukku knows he should have avoided that one.
Varvaskoukku tries a low kick but Pitbull avoids it.
Varvaskoukku finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pitbull was well out of range. Poor timing from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pitbull misses with a two punch combination.
Pitbull moves out of range of the leg kick from Varvaskoukku.
Pitbull misses with a jab to the body
and Varvaskoukku counters with a thumping low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pitbull checks a leg kick.
Pitbull was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Varvaskoukku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pitbull slips under a jab.
Varvaskoukku ducks under a wild hook from Pitbull.
Pitbull shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Varvaskoukku manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Varvaskoukku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pitbull trying to control the position from guard on top but Varvaskoukku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Roy Pitbull will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Varvaskoukku stuns Pitbull with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Varvaskoukku lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pitbull's sensitive parts.
Pitbull takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slow jab from Pitbull misses its intended target.
Varvaskoukku staying out of range there.
Varvaskoukku fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pitbull has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pitbull is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pitbull loads up on a big right hand but Varvaskoukku slips the punch.
Varvaskoukku blocks a jab.
Pitbull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Varvaskoukku.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varvaskoukku swings widly with a right hand
and Pitbull counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Varvaskoukku avoids the body shot from Pitbull.
Varvaskoukku doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pitbull moves out of range as Varvaskoukku throws a body kick.
Pitbull punishes Varvaskoukku's body with a nice straight punch.
Pitbull tests Varvaskoukku's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitbull thows a left - swing and a miss!
Varvaskoukku ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pitbull takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Varvaskoukku misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Varvaskoukku. Pitbull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pitbull appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pitbull darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A lazy body kick from Varvaskoukku
and Pitbull counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Varvaskoukku slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Varvaskoukku takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Varvaskoukku scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Varvaskoukku looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Varvaskoukku dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Varvaskoukku moves out of range of the strikes.
Varvaskoukku with the counter takedown but Pitbull avoids it easily.
Rainer Varvaskoukku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Pitbull as he checks the leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pitbull has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Varvaskoukku throws a body punch but Pitbull moves out of range.
Pitbull swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Varvaskoukku swings widly with a right hand
and Pitbull counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Varvaskoukku throws a leg kick but Pitbull sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Varvaskoukku finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A combination from Pitbull does no damage.
Pitbull moves out of range of the body kick.
Varvaskoukku misses with a left hand
and Varvaskoukku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pitbull lunges at Varvaskoukku with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Varvaskoukku's hand.
Varvaskoukku takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Varvaskoukku misses.
Pitbull throws a hook but Varvaskoukku blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pitbull doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Varvaskoukku looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pitbull bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pitbull throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Varvaskoukku stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Varvaskoukku lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pitbull drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Varvaskoukku gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pitbull scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pitbull is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Varvaskoukku sees it coming and defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Varvaskoukku wants to improve his position but Pitbull is controlling well.
Pitbull throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pitbull wants to take a breather but Varvaskoukku is having none of it.
Varvaskoukku wants to get back to full guard.
Varvaskoukku is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pitbull pulls his head out easily.
Varvaskoukku looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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 Roy Pitbull.
Well Pitbull has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Pitbull!
During a confident post fight interview, Roy Pitbull thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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