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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rauli Raunio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarvis Avalon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rauli Raunio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Jarvis Avalon!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avalon moves away from the strike by Raunio.
Raunio jabs at Avalon's body.
Raunio rushes Avalon and presses him up against the cage.
Raunio blocking some punches.
Raunio pushes Avalon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raunio has a couple of punches blocked by Avalon.
We've been hearing reports that Raunio has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Avalon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raunio's elbow.
Raunio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Raunio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Avalon backwards.
Avalon lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Raunio.
Avalon throws a head punch that misses.
Avalon tries to throw a body punch but Raunio avoids it by throwing Avalon back against the cage.
Avalon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Raunio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Avalon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raunio throws a leg kick
and Avalon finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Raunio as he checks the leg kick.
Avalon throws a head kick that misses.
Raunio connects with a jab.
It looks like Jarvis Avalon has been cut.
Avalon misses with a jab to the body
letting Raunio counter with a right hand.
Raunio just misses with a punch to the body.
Avalon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Avalon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raunio.
Raunio jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Avalon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Avalon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raunio.
Avalon moves into the clinch.
Avalon scores with a shot to the side of Raunio's head.
A head punch on the inside from Avalon fails to land.
Raunio lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Avalon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raunio can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raunio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Avalon misses with some punches.
Avalon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raunio backwards.
Avalon lands with a left to the head.
Avalon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Avalon misses with a body punch.
Avalon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Avalon misses with some punches.
Avalon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raunio prevents a body shot from Avalon.
A right handed body shot lands from Avalon.
Avalon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Avalon breaks the clinch.
Raunio throws a shot from downtown. Avalon moves away and avoids it.
Avalon avoids the body shot from Raunio.
Raunio throws a body shot but no joy.
Raunio swings for the body but Avalon moves out of range.
Raunio throws an overhand right that lands on Avalon's shoulder, as Avalon tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raunio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Avalon counters with a nice uppercut.
Raunio throws a front kick aimed at Avalon's knee but Avalon avoids it well.
Avalon takes a swing at Raunio's ribcage but misses.
Avalon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Raunio pushes Avalon up against the cage in a clinch.
Raunio lands a body shot.
A short left from Avalon.
Raunio is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rauli Raunio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Avalon misses with some punches.
Avalon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Raunio.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raunio.
Avalon tries to break free but Raunio pushes him back against the cage.
Raunio prevents a body shot from Avalon.
Raunio has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Avalon after a bit of a struggle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raunio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Raunio misses with some punches.
Avalon pulls guard successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raunio won't allow Avalon to sweep him here.
Raunio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Avalon wants to sweep here but Raunio controlling him for the moment.
Raunio postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Raunio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Avalon controls Raunio momentarily but Raunio frees himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Avalon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Avalon isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Raunio stacks Avalon on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Raunio!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rauli Raunio will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jarvis Avalon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Raunio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Avalon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Donk. Avalon catches Raunio right on the button with a cross.
Avalon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raunio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Raunio stuns Avalon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Raunio attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Raunio is looking to slow Avalon down with leg kicks.
Raunio wants to land a leg kick but Avalon is out of range.
Raunio lands with an uppercut that bounces Avalon off the cage and back into range.
Raunio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice cross by Raunio.
Avalon misses with a right hand
and Raunio counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avalon tests Raunio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Raunio is looking to chop away at Avalon's legs.
Avalon punishes Raunio's body with a nice straight punch.
Avalon connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raunio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Avalon, pushing him back against the cage.
Avalon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Raunio or not.
Raunio is working for takedown but Avalon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Avalon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raunio lands a body shot.
Avalon prevents a body shot from Raunio.
Raunio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Avalon's elbow.
Raunio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Raunio scores with a shot to the side of Avalon's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Avalon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Avalon.
Raunio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raunio misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Avalon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Avalon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raunio is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rauli Raunio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Raunio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Avalon lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Raunio fails to land.
Avalon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avalon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Raunio backwards.
A shot in the inside from Raunio.
A body shot lands from Raunio.
Avalon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raunio throws a leg kick that misses.
Avalon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Raunio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Raunio, as that shot connected.
Raunio lands a jab to the nose.
Raunio is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice sprawl there from Raunio as Avalon shoots in.
A telegraphed right hand from Raunio misses the target.
Good shot there by Raunio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avalon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Raunio throws a leg kick which misses Avalon's front leg but catches the back leg as Avalon tries to avoid it.
Avalon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Raunio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Avalon is out of range.
Raunio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Avalon can do to turn this around?
Avalon wants to clinch.
Raunio throws a big shot that misses.
Avalon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Raunio defends it well.
The fighters circle momentarily. Raunio darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Raunio throws a shot to the body.
Avalon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Avalon with the counter takedown but Raunio avoids it easily.
Avalon misses the jab.
Raunio works the jab nicely.
Raunio is looking to score with low kicks.
Jarvis Avalon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avalon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raunio.
Raunio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avalon lands a jab to Raunio's midsection.
Avalon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raunio moves away.
Avalon connects with a right hand. Raunio shakes it off.
Raunio paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A slow jab from Raunio misses its intended target.
Raunio fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Raunio does no damage.
Avalon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Avalon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Avalon drives through with a takedown into Raunio's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Avalon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rauli Raunio dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jarvis Avalon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Avalon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raunio appears to be looking for a big counter.
Raunio tries to clinch up but Avalon circles away and keeps his distance.
Avalon looks for a takedown but Raunio sprawls well.
Raunio cracks a nice hook into Avalon's ribs.
Raunio just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Avalon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Avalon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avalon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Raunio lands a leg kick that knocks Avalon off balance momentarily.
Avalon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Raunio back to the cage. Avalon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Raunio cracks Avalon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raunio tests Avalon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Avalon misses with a body punch
and Raunio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Avalon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Raunio just misses with a punch to the body.
Raunio shoots in for a double leg but Avalon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Raunio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raunio scores with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Avalon. Those never looked like landing.
Avalon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Raunio misses with a straight right.
And Avalon tries to counter it with a takedown but Raunio pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Raunio walks into a stiff left hand from Avalon.
Avalon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raunio.
Raunio has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Avalon.
Avalon leaning against his opponent.
Raunio tries to throw a body punch but Avalon avoids it by throwing Raunio back against the cage.
Avalon struggles to land a body shot inside as Raunio controls his hands.
Raunio takes a shot to the head.
Raunio is trying to maintain a safe position but Avalon gets an underhook and turns Raunio into the cage.
Avalon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Avalon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raunio pivots, looking for a leg kick but Avalon is out of range and Raunio settles back down.
Avalon has Raunio up against the cage in a clinch.
Raunio misses with a punch to the body.
Avalon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Avalon misses with some punches.
Avalon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Avalon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raunios head.
Raunio is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avalon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rauli Raunio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raunio is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Avalon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Avalon.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Avalon looking to stall.
Avalon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Avalon tries to score a body lock takedown but Raunio shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Raunio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Avalon pulls Raunio into guard.
Rauli Raunio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Raunio showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Avalon controls Raunio momentarily but Raunio frees himself.
Jarvis Avalon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avalon has control of Raunio's left arm, preventing Raunio from doing any damage.
Avalon working for a triangle but Raunio defends it easily.
Raunio avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Raunio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Avalon trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Avalon working for a triangle but Raunio defends it easily.
Raunio controlling from the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jarvis Avalon.
I think Raunio 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jarvis Avalon!
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