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Event:
AD401: Toadsworth Kinojii
Date: Dec 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Zoidberg's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ruutu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zoidberg scrambles back to his feet.
Ruutu throws a hook but Zoidberg avoids it easily.
Zoidberg lands with a straight right. Ruutu didn't see that one coming.
Ruutu thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Ruutu tries to sprawl but Zoidberg drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zoidberg connects with a nice short shot to Ruutu's temple.
Zoidberg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ruutu has his hands clasped together around Zoidberg's back. He's all about the action.
Zoidberg throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ruutu to regain full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Zoidberg working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Zoidberg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zoidberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ruutu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zoidberg throws a big elbow that misses.
Ruutu keeping moving, preventing Zoidberg from controlling successfully.
Ruutu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zoidberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Ruutu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Zoidberg throwing strikes but missing.
Ruutu keeping moving, preventing Zoidberg from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zoidberg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ruutu keeping moving, preventing Zoidberg from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zoidberg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ruutu looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruutu, not yet.
Ruutu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zoidberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruutu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ruutu throws a sloppy head kick and Zoidberg moves out of range easily.
Ruutu throws an off balance right hand
and Zoidberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zoidberg dodges the punch combination from Ruutu.
Zoidberg moves in looking to clinch but Ruutu pushes him off.#TD2#
Zoidberg closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ruutu is looking for a sweep.
Ruutu defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zoidberg lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ruutu is being controlled here.
Zoidberg in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Zoidberg trying to control the action but Ruutu is working from the bottom.
Zoidberg in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T3#
Zoidberg controls the position.
Ruutu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Zoidberg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zoidberg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zoidberg winds up and cracks Ruutu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ruutu tries to roll over but Zoidberg keeps him under control.
Zoidberg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zoidberg 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.
Ruutu is refusing to be controlled, as Zoidberg sits in half guard.
Zoidberg winds up and cracks Ruutu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ruutu keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ruutu tries to roll over but Zoidberg keeps him under control.#T4#
Zoidberg wants to take a breather but Ruutu is having none of it.
Zoidberg lands strikes from half guard.
Zoidberg working the head and body with strikes.
Zoidberg lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zoidberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ruutu's head.
Zoidberg is taking a breather. Ruutu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ruutu is trying to get back to full guard.
Zoidberg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dr John Zoidberg dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Zoidberg looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ruutu!
Ruutu defending against the ground and pound.
An elbow from Zoidberg crashes against the mat.
Ruutu tries to buck Zoidberg off but Zoidberg is having none of it.
Zoidberg controls the position.
Zoidberg advances nicely into full mount.
Ruutu tries to hold on but Zoidberg pushes him away.
Zoidberg in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Zoidberg trying to control but Ruutu is having none of it.
Zoidberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoidberg is landing with some decent strikes but Ruutu is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Zoidberg dominating with strikes here.
Zoidberg scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ruutu?
#T1#
Zoidberg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ruutu is looking to escape.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Zoidberg! Ruutu is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dr John Zoidberg!
A very excited looking Dr John Zoidberg made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
AD396: Cage Hitters
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Ruutu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hell lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ruutu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hell.
Hell thumps Ruutu with a low kick.
Ruutu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Donk. Hell catches Ruutu right on the button with a cross.
A low kick from Hell misses
and Ruutu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been informed that Hell has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ruutu wants to clinch but Hell slips to the side
and Hell counters with an outside leg kick.
Hell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ruutu under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Ruutu.
Ruutu slips a straight right by Hell.
Ruutu appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hell throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ruutu takes one to the side of the head.
Hell throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Ruutu.
Ruutu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hell lands a head kick!
Hell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Raise Hell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hell punishes Ruutu's body with a nice straight punch.
Ruutu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruutu.
A jab from Hell finds it's way through Ruutu's defenses.
Hell tests Ruutu's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Hell cracks Ruutu with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ruutu looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hell finish him?
#ROC2#
Ruutu is rocked!
Hell cracks Ruutu on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Ruutu falls backwards against the cage. Hell follows up with more strikes that drop Ruutu to his knees. Hell keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Ruutu! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raise Hell!
Raise Hell tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
AD393: The Red
Date: Nov 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Corrida scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Corrida looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruutu is just out of range.
Corrida is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A low kick from Corrida is predictable there
and Ruutu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corrida is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Corrida misses with an uppercut
and Ruutu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corrida wants to slow Ruutu down by chopping away at his legs.
Corrida scores with a jab to the body.
Ruutu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC#
Corrida is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corrida cracks the inside of Ruutu's front leg.
Ruutu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Corrida's head backwards.
Corrida is still on wobbly legs! Can Ruutu finish him?
Ruutu slips under a jab from Corrida.
Ruutu drops Corrida with a straight right hand, right on the button! Ruutu follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jakke Ruutu!
Jakke Ruutu was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
AD388: Deadfall
Date: Nov 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Metsast ducks under a wild hook from Ruutu.
Metsast throws a sloppy head kick
and Ruutu counters with a stiff right hand.
Metsast with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ruutu counters with an inside leg kick.
Metsast just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Metsast.
Metsast throws a head kick that misses.
Metsast misses with a wild body shot.
Metsast throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Metsast takes a swing at Ruutu's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Metsast moves into the clinch.
Ruutu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Metsast blocking some punches.
Metsast blocks an uppercut.
Ruutu throws a punch but it's blocked by Metsast.
Ruutu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Metsast is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ruutu is defending well for now.
Ruutu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Metsast misses with some punches.
Metsast blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruutu throws a punch but it's blocked by Metsast.
Ruutu lands a left hand.
Metsast blocking some punches.
Metsast scores with a hook to the body.
Metsast misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ruutu.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ruutu as Metsast tries to tie him up.
Ruutu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ruutu misses with the head strike.
Metsast utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ruutu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Metsast misses with a knee strike.
Metsast's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A bit of stalling here from Metsast.
#T2#
Ruutu misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metsast gets through Ruutu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ruutu tries to land a knee to the head but Metsast blocks with his arms.
Metsast tries to land knees in the clinch but Ruutu avoids the damage to the body.
Metsast lands an uppercut.
Ruutu misses with the head strike.
Ruutu tries to land a knee to the head but Metsast blocks with his arms.
Ruutu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Metsast blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruutu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Metsast misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Metsast.
Metsast tries to land knees in the clinch but Ruutu avoids the damage to the body.
Metsast stalling.
Metsast scores with a knee to the head.
Ruutu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ruutu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ruutu fails to land. #T3#
Metsast blocks an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Metsast.
Ruutu has a couple of punches blocked by Metsast.
Ruutu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ruutu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruutu throws a head punch that misses.
Metsast misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ruutu.
Ruutu misses with the head strike.
Ruutu lands with a short shot to the head.
Metsast taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ruutu misses with some punches.
Metsast lands a nice shot to the body.
Metsast blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruutu throws a head punch that misses.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ruutu avoids it.
Ruutu throws a head punch that misses.
Metsast lands a shoulder strike.
Metsast lands a left hand.
#T4#
Metsast lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ruutu or not.
Ruutu throws a punch but it's blocked by Metsast.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metsast tries to land knees in the clinch but Ruutu avoids the damage to the body.
Ruutu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Metsast lands a good knee to the midsection. Ruutu won't want to take too many of those.
Metsast trying to land knees to the body.
Ruutu misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ruutu.
Metsast struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruutu controls his hands.
Metsast pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Metsast misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ruutu.
Metsast using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ruutu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ruutu throws an elbow but it misses.
Ruutu swings wildly with an uppercut but Metsast uses good head movement to avoid it.
Metsast misses with a body punch.
Ruutu lands a shoulder strike.
Metsast is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ruutu is defending well for now.
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 Jakke Ruutu will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A head kick by Metsast misses
and Ruutu counters with a straight right hand.
Mees Metsast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Metsast misses.
Metsast misses with a left hand
and Ruutu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Metsast.
It looked like Ruutu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Ruutu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruutu.
Metsast has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ruutu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Metsast can turn it around.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Metsast blocking some punches.
Ruutu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Metsast backwards.
Metsast blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metsast takes a shot to the head.
Ruutu pushes off an throws an elbow but Metsast leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ruutu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jakke Ruutu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ruutu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ruutu blocks the elbow strike.
Ruutu misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Ruutu misses with the head strike.
Ruutu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A bit of stalling here from Metsast.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ruutu avoids it.
Ruutu misses with some punches.
Metsast utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Metsast throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruutu.
A short uppercut from Ruutu.
A short right from Metsast on the inside.
Metsast tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Metsast.
Metsast blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ruutu misses with the head strike.
Ruutu managing to block the knees to the body from Metsast.
Ruutu avoids the elbow strike from Metsast, against the cage.
Ruutu throws an elbow that misses.
Metsast is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Metsast tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ruutu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Metsast's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruutu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Metsast is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ruutu is keeping busy.
Metsast using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ruutu lands an elbow inside.
Metsast tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ruutu misses with a punch on the inside.
Metsast blocking some punches.
Metsast lands an uppercut.
Ruutu blocking some punches.
Metsast with a knee to the head.
Ruutu blocks a body shot from Metsast.
Metsast lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ruutu backwards.
Ruutu lands with a light punch inside.
Metsast leaning against his opponent.
#T3#
Metsast working aggressively here.
Metsast blocking some punches.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ruutu avoids it.
Ruutu misses with an elbow over the top.
Ruutu lands an uppercut.
Metsast tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Metsast fails to land.
Metsast's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Ruutu.
Ruutu lands with a left to the head.
Metsast avoids a wild elbow strike from Ruutu.
Metsast throws a head punch that misses.
Ruutu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruutu avoiding damage as Metsast throws knees to the body.
Metsast blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruutu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Ruutu.
#T4#
Metsast avoids a wild elbow strike from Ruutu.
Metsast using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metsast tries to land knees in the clinch but Ruutu avoids the damage to the body.
Ruutu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Metsast landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Metsast tries to work over Ruutu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Metsast is working Ruutu over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch on the inside from Ruutu fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Metsast.
Ruutu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Metsast landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Metsast lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ruutu misses with a knee to the head.
Metsast with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees in the clinch landing for Metsast.
Ruutu takes a shot to the head.
Metsast lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mees Metsast will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Ruutu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Metsast throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Metsast throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Ruutu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Metsast lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Metsast goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ruutu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ruutu misses with a hook.
Jakke Ruutu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Metsast scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ruutu avoids the head kick by Metsast.
Ruutu throwing a counter right hand but Metsast manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruutu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Metsast.
A little feinted left hand from Ruutu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Metsast as he connects with a hook.#T1#
A left lands for Metsast.#CL#
Ruutu drives through and clinches with Metsast against the cage.
Metsast unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ruutu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Metsast landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ruutu misses with a knee strike.
Ruutu has a couple of punches blocked by Metsast.
A nice right hand lands inside from Metsast.
Ruutu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Metsast is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ruutu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Metsast has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Metsast dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ruutu blocks the elbow strike.
#T2#
Metsast lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Ruutu.
Metsast unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ruutu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metsast unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The referee calls for Metsast to work.
Metsast is pushing Ruutu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Metsast receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Metsast lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ruutu backwards.
Metsast lands a body shot in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Metsast.
A short left from Metsast.
Knees in the clinch landing for Metsast.
Metsast lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ruutu backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Metsast.
Ruutu swings wildly with an uppercut but Metsast uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Metsast stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Metsast has Ruutu pushed against the cage.
Metsast goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruutu throws a punch but it's blocked by Metsast.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the head but Ruutu blocks with his arms.
A short uppercut from Metsast.
Ruutu avoiding damage as Metsast throws knees to the body.
Ruutu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Metsast makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Metsast using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ruutu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ruutu misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruutu scores with a shot to the side of Metsast's head.
Metsast blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Ruutu. #T4#
Ruutu misses with a punch on the inside.
Metsast lands a hook to the side of the head.
Metsast trying to land knees to the body.
Metsast gets through Ruutu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
Still in the clinch, Metsast scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Metsast.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Metsast lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ruutu backwards.
Ruutu blocks the elbow strike.
Ruutu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Metsast misses with some punches.
Ruutu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Metsast lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Metsast takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ruutu fails to land.
Ruutu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mees Metsast comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Metsast 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
AD385: Clash of Champions
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Ruutu with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Melvin Gustin has been cut.
Gustin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ruutu.#KD#
Ruutu lands a big right hand that sends Gustin crashing to the mat! Ruutu stays standing though and waves Gustin back to his feet!#ROC#
Gustin is rocked!
Ruutu slips a jab and a cross from Gustin.
Ruutu throws a big counter combination but Gustin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gustin is still on wobbly legs! Can Ruutu finish him?
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!
Gustin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ruutu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ruutu throws a big counter combination but Gustin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
No joy there for Ruutu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gustin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A nice combination there by Gustin.
Gustin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ruutu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Gustin closes the distance and pushes Ruutu back into the cage.
Ruutu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gustin blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gustin.
Ruutu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gustin backwards. #BC2#
Gustin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gustin tries a head kick but it misses.
Gustin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ruutu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gustin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ruutu measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Gustin! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jakke Ruutu!
Jakke Ruutu was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
AD381: The Winds of Winter
Date: Oct 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Corrida misses with a head kick.
Ruutu misses with a hook
and Corrida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Juan Corrida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corrida dodges the punch combination from Ruutu.
Ruutu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ruutu throwing a counter right hand but Corrida manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Corrida fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ruutu to the ground. Corrida is now in Ruutu's guard.
Corrida content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ruutu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Corrida advances to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ruutu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ruutu keeping full guard, as Corrida tries to pass.
Corrida has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ruutu keeping moving, preventing Corrida from controlling successfully.
Corrida looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Corrida controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Corrida drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ruutu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Corrida has Ruutu in his guard.#REVR#
Corrida is trying to keep Ruutu in close.
Corrida throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Corrida looking for a sweep. Not yet Corrida, not yet. #SUB#
Ruutu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Corrida working for a triangle but Ruutu defends it easily.
Corrida has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ruutu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Corrida works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruutu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Ruutu postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Corrida is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ruutu, into his guard. #REVB#
Corrida engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Ruutu looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruutu, not yet.
Corrida trying to control but Ruutu is working from the bottom.
Corrida controlling from the top position.
Ruutu keeping full guard, as Corrida tries to pass.
Ruutu wants to sweep here but Corrida controlling him for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Corrida wants to control from the top but Ruutu keeps moving.
Ruutu keeping full guard, as Corrida tries to pass.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Corrida advances position into side control!
Ruutu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ruutu is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Corrida trying to control the position but Ruutu is working away. #SUB2#
Corrida is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ruutu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Corrida dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ruutu moves out of range as Corrida strikes.
Corrida throws a leg kick
and Ruutu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corrida cracks the inside of Ruutu's front leg.
A chopping leg kick lands by Corrida.
Corrida lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ruutu's sensitive parts.
Corrida throws a nice inside leg kick.
Corrida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruutu moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Ruutu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Corrida ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corrida connects with a body shot.
Corrida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corrida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruutu.
Ruutu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Corrida thows a leg kick but Ruutu checks it
and Ruutu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Corrida lands a jab.
Corrida swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Ruutu to counter with a crisp jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Corrida checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ruutu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Corrida releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab from Corrida misses.
Ruutu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Corrida. That's going to slow Ruutu down.
Jakke Ruutu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Corrida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruutu.
Corrida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Corrida slips a jab and a cross from Ruutu.
Ruutu moves in looking to clinch but Corrida pushes him off.#T2#
Corrida rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ruutu counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Ruutu throws a hook to the side of Corrida's head but Corrida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ruutu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Corrida counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ruutu's knee momentarily.
Corrida is looking to score with low kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Ruutu misses the target.
Corrida shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ruutu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Corrida on the side of the head.
Corrida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ruutu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Corrida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corrida connects with a body shot.
Ruutu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Corrida misses the target.
Ruutu 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.
Corrida throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD2#
Corrida scores with a takedown into Ruutu's guard.
Corrida preventing the sweep.
Corrida passes into half guard.
Ruutu moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Corrida drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ruutu looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ruutu looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ruutu! #REVR#
Corrida tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ruutu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4##SUB#
Ruutu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Corrida can't do much from the bottom here.
Corrida is looking to reverse the position.
Ruutu misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruutu in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
You can see the frustration on Corrida's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Juan Corrida will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Ruutu.
Corrida lands a lovely overhand right.
Ruutu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Corrida bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Corrida lands a jab to Ruutu's midsection.
A slow jab from Ruutu misses its intended target.
Corrida scoring well with a low kick there.
Ruutu dodges the punch combination from Corrida.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corrida wants to slow Ruutu down by chopping away at his legs.
Corrida fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Corrida tried to score with a low kick but Ruutu checks it.
Corrida looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T1#
Corrida jabs Ruutu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ruutu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ruutu throws out a powerful jab.
Corrida wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Corrida jabs at Ruutu's body.
Corrida lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ruutu will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Corrida lands a leg kick that knocks Ruutu off balance momentarily.
Corrida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corrida scoring well with a low kick there.
Corrida buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick from Corrida lands but Ruutu takes it in his stride.
Jakke Ruutu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruutu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circling - Corrida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruutu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Corrida.
Ruutu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Corrida throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ruutu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ruutu throws a front kick that sends Corrida stumbling back into the cage.
Corrida misses the jab.
Corrida fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Corrida lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ruutu will feel that in the morning.
Corrida is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ruutu rather than just go for the knockout.
Danga de danga de dang - Ruutu scores with a four punch combination!#T3#
Corrida lands with a kick to the temple. Ruutu shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Juan Corrida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Corrida just misses with a punch to the body.
Corrida feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ruutu's calf.
Ruutu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick misses from Corrida.
Ruutu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Corrida scores with a push kick.
Corrida fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ruutu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Corrida dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Corrida fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ruutu.
That kick from Corrida tenderised Ruutu's leg. Ruutu is trying to keep his angry face on.
A leg kick checked by Ruutu.#T4#
A slow jab from Ruutu misses its intended target.
Corrida dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruutu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruutu misses with an uppercut
and Corrida makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ruutu throws a combination that misses
and Corrida makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ruutu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jakke Ruutu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Corrida.
Ruutu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Corrida throws a leg kick
and Ruutu counters with a left and a right that stings Corrida.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Corrida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Corrida 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Corrida!
A relieved looking Juan Corrida thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
AD375: Dark Wings, Dark Words
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Al Qarni.
Ruutu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ruutu blocks a jab.
Al Qarni looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Al Qarni throws a sloppy head kick
and Ruutu counters with a straight right hand.
Al Qarni throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ruutu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Qarni.
Al Qarni throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruutu.
Al Qarni takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Qarni throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruutu.
A little jabbing left from Ruutu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruutu throws a right hand that Al Qarni ducks under and follows up with a left that Al Qarni also avoids with ease.
Al Qarni appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Al Qarni throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ruutu avoids the body shot from Al Qarni.
Ruutu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ruutu with a hook.#T1#
Ruutu throws a poor cross that misses
and Al Qarni counters with a stiff right hand.
Ruutu misses with a looping left.
It looked like Al Qarni was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ruutu.
Al Qarni throws a combination that misses #KD2#
and Ruutu counters with a crisp one two that drops Al Qarni! Ruutu thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Al Qarni to his feet! Al Qarni is in big trouble!
Al Qarni throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni trying to control the action but Ruutu is working from the bottom.
Ruutu gets back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Al Qarni is working for a kimura but Ruutu is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
Ruutu trying to control here.
#SUB#
Al Qarni looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Al Qarni is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ruutu defends it well.
Ruutu is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Ruutu punching from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Al Qarni is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ruutu sees it coming and defends easily.
Al Qarni slips a nice elbow through Ruutu's hands, connecting with Ruutu's forehead.#SUB#
Al Qarni is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Al Qarni is looking for a kimura but Ruutu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Al Qarni to get the leverage.
Ruutu tries to roll over but Al Qarni keeps him under control.
Ruutu trying to control here.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ruutu is trying to control but Al Qarni passes into side control!
#SUB#
Al Qarni tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Al Qarni has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ruutu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Al Qarni tries to advance to mount but Ruutu denies him.
Al Qarni wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruutu keeps working.
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 Fahad Al Qarni will probably get the nod.
That's time! Al Qarni's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ruutu avoids the head kick by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Ruutu to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Qarni defending well as Ruutu loads up on a big left hand.
Fahad Al Qarni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Al Qarni, as that shot connected.
Al Qarni slips a jab from Ruutu.
Ruutu slips under a jab.
Good exchange - Al Qarni coming out on top.
Ruutu misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruutu lands a jab.
Jakke Ruutu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ruutu tries to clinch but Al Qarni is having none of it. #T1#
Al Qarni catches Ruutu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ruutu throws a poor cross that misses
and Al Qarni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ruutu throws a looping overhand right but Al Qarni ducks down to avoid it.
Al Qarni misses with an uppercut.
Ruutu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Al Qarni takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Al Qarni. #SUB#
Al Qarni is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ruutu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sloppy strikes there by Al Qarni.#T2#
Al Qarni wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruutu keeps working.
Ruutu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Al Qarni's best efforts.
Al Qarni prevents Ruutu from improving his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruutu trying to control here.
#SUB#
Al Qarni is working for a kimura but Ruutu is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Al Qarni is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ruutu defends it well. #T3#
Al Qarni throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Al Qarni is trying for a kimura here. Ruutu looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Al Qarni wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fahad Al Qarni!
Fahad Al Qarni thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
AD370: The North Remembers
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Aremis looks to throw the jab but Ruutu is out of range.
Aremis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruutu is looking to counter punch.
Aremis ducks under a wild hook from Ruutu.
Aremis throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruutu.
Ruutu throwing a counter right hand but Aremis manages to avoid it.
Ruutu walks into a left hand.
Ruutu moves out of range as Aremis strikes.
Aremis swings for the body but Ruutu moves out of range.
Ruutu misses with a low kick.
Aremis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ruutu ducks under a wild hook from Aremis.
Aremis misses with a takedown
letting Ruutu counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Xantos Aremis has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aremis throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Ruutu counters by clinching up.
Ruutu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aremiss head.
Aremis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ruutu lands a nice elbow. #T1#
Ruutu throws an elbow but it misses.
Aremis misses with some punches.
Ruutu misses with a knee to the head.
Aremis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruutu's elbow.
Ruutu throws a punch but it's blocked by Aremis.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aremis.
Aremis missing with knees to the body.
Aremis misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruutu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aremis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ruutu's defenses.
A short right from Aremis.
Ruutu blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aremis.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ruutu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Aremis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Aremis throws an elbow but misses.
Aremis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ruutu avoids it.
Ruutu misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Aremis.
Aremis missing with knees to the body.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruutu blocks an uppercut.
Aremis blocks an uppercut.
Aremis tries a body shot but Ruutu blocks it.
Aremis controlling the action here for a moment.
Ruutu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ruutu blocks an uppercut.
Ruutu misses with some punches.
Aremis throws an elbow that misses.
Aremis blocks an uppercut.
Ruutu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruutu misses with the head strike.
Aremis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ruutu lands an uppercut.
Ruutu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruutu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aremis scores with a shoulder strike.
Ruutu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A knee to the head by Ruutu.
Aremis connects with a knee to the head.
#T3#
Aremis pushes off an throws an elbow but Ruutu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Aremis.
A short left from Ruutu.
Ruutu misses with the head strike.
Aremis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aremis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruutu misses with a punch on the inside.
Aremis misses with a body punch.
Ruutu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ruutu working aggressively here.
Ruutu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aremis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aremis misses with some punches.
Aremis digs a right hand underneath Ruutu's ribcage. Ruutu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Aremis swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruutu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruutu blocks an elbow strike from Aremis.
Ruutu throws a punch but it's blocked by Aremis.
Ruutu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruutu misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Ruutu.
Ruutu lands a left hand.
Aremis misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruutu.
Aremis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ruutu lands an elbow inside.
Aremis lands with a light punch inside.
Aremis takes an elbow to the temple.
Ruutu throws a punch but it's blocked by Aremis.
Ruutu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aremis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aremis stalling.
Ruutu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aremis holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Aremis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aremis working aggressively here.
Aremis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruutu.
Aremis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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 Jakke Ruutu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Xantos Aremis's cut.
That's time! Ruutu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
The fighters circling - Ruutu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xantos Aremis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruutu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruutu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Aremis manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Aremis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aremis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ruutu backwards.
Aremis pushes Ruutu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Ruutu.
Aremis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aremis.
Ruutu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ruutu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ruutu.
Aremis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aremis lands an uppercut.
Ruutu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aremis blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruutu takes a shot to the head.
Nice elbow from Ruutu.
A short right from Ruutu on the inside.
Ruutu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T1#
Aremis blocking some punches.
Ruutu blocking some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Aremis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Aremis leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ruutu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Aremis's defenses. #CUT#
That has opened up Xantos Aremis's cut even more.
Ruutu has a couple of punches blocked by Aremis.
Ruutu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aremis backwards.
Jakke Ruutu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ruutu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ruutu misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruutu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ruutu misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aremis.
Ruutu throws an elbow that misses.
Ruutu tries to land a knee to the head but Aremis blocks with his arms.
Ruutu lands with a light punch inside.
Ruutu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Aremis. #T2#
Ruutu working aggressively here.
Ruutu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruutu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aremis throws a head punch that misses.
Ruutu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruutu throws an elbow that misses.
Aremis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aremis tries to land knees in the clinch but Ruutu avoids the damage to the body.
Ruutu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aremis looking to throw knees to the head but Ruutu is blocking nicely.
Ruutu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aremis blocks it with crossed arms.
Ruutu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruutu pushes Aremis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Aremis manages to break the clinch.
Aremis throws a hook to the side of Ruutu's head but Ruutu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aremis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ruutu throws a hook to the side of Aremis's head but Aremis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aremis tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
Aremis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ruutus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Aremis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ruutu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ruutu ducks right into an uppercut from Aremis.
Ruutu walks into a jab.
Ruutu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aremis's head.
Aremis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aremis looks to throw the jab but Ruutu is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Aremis misses the target.
Ruutu cracks Aremis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Aremis blocks a jab.
Ruutu scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#
The cut above Xantos Aremis's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aremis misses with a shot to the body
and Ruutu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Aremis throws a shot from downtown. Ruutu moves away and avoids it.
Aremis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ruutu.#CL2#
Aremis closes the distance and clinches.
Aremis misses with a punch on the inside.
Aremis pushes Ruutu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Aremis manages to break the clinch.
Ruutu lands a head kick!
Ruutu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Aremis lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aremis, as that shot connected.
Aremis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ruutu's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jakke Ruutu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Xantos Aremis'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Aremis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aremis loads up on a big right hand but Ruutu slips the punch.
Ruutu throws a jab when Aremis was well out of range.
Aremis throws a shot to the body.
Ruutu throws a looping overhand right but Aremis ducks down to avoid it.
Aremis throws a leg kick which misses Ruutu's front leg but catches the back leg as Ruutu tries to avoid it.
Ruutu checks a leg kick nicely.
Aremis throws a body punch but Ruutu moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aremis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Aremis misses its intended target.
Aremis scores with a body shot.
Ruutu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aremis.
#T1#
Aremis lands a really nice looking cross but Ruutu seems unphased.
Aremis tries to land a leg kick but Ruutu saw it coming and moves away.
Ruutu throwing a counter right hand but Aremis manages to avoid it.
Ruutu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ruutu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Xantos Aremis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ruutu checks a leg kick.
Jakke Ruutu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A clash of legs there as Ruutu blocks the low kick.
Aremis's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Aremis duly obliges.
Aremis throws a leg kick
and Ruutu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aremis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Ruutu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ruutu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Aremis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2#
Ruutu with a nice cross.
Aremis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ruutu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aremis.
Ruutu throws a series of punches but Aremis avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aremis misses with a jab to the body
and Ruutu counters with a stiff right hand.
Ruutu moves out of range as Aremis strikes.
Ruutu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jakke Ruutu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Aremis misses.
Ruutu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ruutu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ruutu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Aremis looks to land a left hand but Ruutu moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Ruutu misses the target.#T3#
A clash of legs there as Aremis blocks the low kick.
Aremis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aremis tries to clinch but Ruutu is having none of it.
Aremis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ruutu.
Aremis scoring well with a low kick there.
Xantos Aremis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aremis lands with a nice body punch.
Aremis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruutu.
Ruutu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ruutu is looking for a counter combo.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ruutu checks a leg kick.
Aremis misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Ruutu feints and then cracks Aremis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aremis down.
Aremis throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruutu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ruutu misses with a straight left.
Aremis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Aremis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ruutu counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruutu takes one on the button.
Ruutu throws out a loose jab but Aremis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aremis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aremis clobbers Ruutu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aremis. Ruutu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aremis throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruutu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ruutu fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xantos Aremis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ruutu 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jakke Ruutu!
A very excited looking Jakke Ruutu rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
AD364: 155lb Tournament Finale
Date: Jul 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Bailey Sr. misses with a left hand
letting Ruutu counter with a right hand.
Bailey Sr. ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ruutu misses with a left hand
and Bailey Sr. counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kordell Bailey Sr. seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Bailey Sr. drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bailey Sr. is standing up over Ruutu. Ruutu looks to escape but Bailey Sr. dives into side control.
#REVR#
Ruutu gets back to half guard.
Bailey Sr. thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ruutu's head.
Bailey Sr. is controlling the pace.
Bailey Sr. is looking to advance position but Ruutu won't allow it. #T1#
Ruutu is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruutu is looking for a sweep. Bailey Sr. is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bailey Sr. drops an elbow to the side of Ruutu's head. #SUB2#
Bailey Sr. is trying for a kimura here. Ruutu looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Bailey Sr. wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kordell Bailey Sr.!
Kordell Bailey Sr. is the new welterweight champion!
After the big win, Kordell Bailey Sr. made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KnockOut and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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AD360: King Boo
Date: Jul 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Ruutu swings widly with a right hand
and Bailey Sr. counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bailey Sr. takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT2#
It looks like Kordell Bailey Sr. has been cut.
Ruutu slips a straight right by Bailey Sr..
Bailey Sr. moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ruutu dips to his left and cracks Bailey Sr. with an uppercut!
Ruutu loads up on a big right hand but Bailey Sr. slips the punch.
Bailey Sr. works the jab nicely.
Bailey Sr. throws a right hand that misses
and Ruutu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Bailey Sr. changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ruutu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruutu on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ruutu is looking for a sweep.
Bailey Sr. trying to control the action but Ruutu is working from the bottom.
Ruutu is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T1#
Bailey Sr. wants to control but Ruutu is keeping him busy.
Bailey Sr. lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bailey Sr. is working Ruutu over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bailey Sr. wants to control but Ruutu is keeping him busy.
Bailey Sr. in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ruutu is not content to let Bailey Sr. control the position.
Bailey Sr. lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ruutu down.
#T2#
Bailey Sr. scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bailey Sr. in side control, throwing shots but Ruutu defends.
Bailey Sr. advances to mount.
Bailey Sr. working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bailey Sr. working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bailey Sr. trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ruutu working to try and regain half guard.
Ruutu tries to lock up and control but Bailey Sr. gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ruutu is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Ruutu sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bailey Sr. tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ruutu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Bailey Sr. is looking for a kimura but Ruutu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bailey Sr. to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bailey Sr. is nestled in close to Ruutu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bailey Sr. has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bailey Sr. working over Ruutu with some ground and pound. Ruutu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ruutu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ruutu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ruutu wants to sweep but no luck.
Ruutu controls Bailey Sr. momentarily but Bailey Sr. frees himself.
Bailey Sr. lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Bailey Sr. with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bailey Sr. definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bailey Sr. sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bailey Sr. throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ruutu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bailey Sr. throws an elbow that misses. Ruutu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bailey Sr.'s guard. Nice move by Ruutu!#REVB#
Ruutu is stalling in the full guard.
Bailey Sr. trying to keep a closed guard but Ruutu is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kordell Bailey Sr. dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kordell Bailey Sr.'s cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bailey Sr. looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruutu is just out of range.
Bailey Sr. uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ruutu has time to react.
Ruutu sizes up Bailey Sr. with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big right from Ruutu misses.
Bailey Sr. throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ruutu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bailey Sr. tests Ruutu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ruutu scores with a jab. Bailey Sr. acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bailey Sr. moves out of range of the body kick from Ruutu.
Bailey Sr. fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruutu manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruutu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bailey Sr. paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bailey Sr. throws a hook to the side of Ruutu's head but Ruutu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ruutu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Bailey Sr. shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ruutu is trying to defend but Bailey Sr. finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bailey Sr. winds up and cracks Ruutu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Bailey Sr. is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bailey Sr. slips a nice elbow through Ruutu's hands, connecting with Ruutu's forehead.
Ruutu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bailey Sr. scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bailey Sr. wants to pass to mount but Ruutu is defending the position.
Ruutu wants to get back to full guard.
Bailey Sr. looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ruutu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ruutu is trying to control but can't.
Bailey Sr. is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruutu can do to turn this around?
Ruutu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bailey Sr. scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bailey Sr. trying to control the pace. #T2#
Bailey Sr. is just content to waste time from the top position. Ruutu takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bailey Sr. throws an elbow that misses. Ruutu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bailey Sr.'s guard. Nice move by Ruutu!#REVB#
Ruutu postures up in Bailey Sr.'s guard and throws a big left but Bailey Sr. blocks it.
Bailey Sr. is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bailey Sr. is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Bailey Sr. being controlled here momentarily.
Ruutu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bailey Sr. is controlling him. #T3#
Bailey Sr. throwing strikes from guard but Ruutu blocks nicely.
Bailey Sr. wants to control from the top but Ruutu keeps moving.
Bailey Sr. with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bailey Sr. content to stall in guard here.
Ruutu keeping moving, preventing Bailey Sr. from controlling successfully. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bailey Sr. seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bailey Sr. working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bailey Sr. wants to control from the top but Ruutu keeps moving.
Bailey Sr. passes Ruutu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ruutu is looking to control Bailey Sr.'s leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ruutu avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bailey Sr. not doing much here.
Bailey Sr. lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kordell Bailey Sr. dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kordell Bailey Sr.'s cut.
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.
#R3#
Bailey Sr. blocks a low kick nicely.
Ruutu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ruutu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bailey Sr. throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bailey Sr. sets himself, and Ruutu steps forward looking for the clinch! Bailey Sr. avoids it this time.
Bailey Sr. walks into a stiff left hand from Ruutu.
Ruutu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ruutu ducks under a wild hook from Bailey Sr..
Jakke Ruutu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Bailey Sr. misses the target. #TD#
Bailey Sr. shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bailey Sr. was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Bailey Sr. goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ruutu rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bailey Sr.'s guard! Nice work there by Ruutu! #SUB#
Bailey Sr. has his foot on Ruutu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ruutu works his way back into a safe position though.
Bailey Sr. lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey Sr. trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kordell Bailey Sr. overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Bailey Sr. landing some decent shots from guard.
Ruutu is looking to stand up but Bailey Sr. isn't so interested in that idea.
Ruutu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ruutu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ruutu looking to control.
Bailey Sr. might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ruutu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ruutu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bailey Sr. is looking to work some ground and pound but Ruutu has wrist control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bailey Sr. stands up over Ruutu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bailey Sr. works over Ruutu with some ground and pound from guard.
Ruutu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ruutu keeping moving, preventing Bailey Sr. from controlling successfully.
Ruutu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ruutu keeping full guard, as Bailey Sr. tries to pass.
Ruutu controls Bailey Sr. momentarily but Bailey Sr. frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jakke Ruutu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bailey Sr. changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ruutu tries to avoid it but Bailey Sr. manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ruutu to the ground. Ruutu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bailey Sr. misses with a right hand
and Ruutu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Bailey Sr.. Those never looked like landing.
Jakke Ruutu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bailey Sr. ducks under a wild hook from Ruutu.
Ruutu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bailey Sr. dives in for a single leg takedown but Ruutu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bailey Sr. moves out of range as Ruutu strikes.
Bailey Sr. keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruutu.
Ruutu throws a body kick that misses
and Bailey Sr. counters with a two punch combo.
Ruutu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ruutu lands a jab to the head.
#TD#
Bailey Sr. shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ruutu manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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!
Ruutu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Bailey Sr. is working Ruutu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bailey Sr. trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES2#
Ruutu kicks Bailey Sr. off and gets to his feet.
Bailey Sr. throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruutu.
Bailey Sr. uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ruutu has time to react.
Ruutu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bailey Sr. looks to land a left hand but Ruutu moved out of range nicely.
Ruutu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A combination from Bailey Sr. does no damage.
Bailey Sr. steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruutu.
Bailey Sr. fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ruutu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kordell Bailey Sr.. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruutu moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kordell Bailey Sr. did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Kordell Bailey Sr.'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.
#R4#
Ruutu throws a wild body kick that Bailey Sr. sees coming a mile off.
Kordell Bailey Sr. seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Bailey Sr..
Bailey Sr. takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ruutu misses with the combination.
Ruutu looks to land a combination but Bailey Sr. avoids it well.
Bailey Sr.'s corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bailey Sr. duly obliges.
Bailey Sr. darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Ruutu.
Bailey Sr. is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ruutu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ruutu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bailey Sr. fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ruutu scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bailey Sr. throws a hook but Ruutu blocks it.#T1#
Nice shot by Bailey Sr..
Bailey Sr. misses with a double jab.
Ruutu misses with a series of wild punches.
An inside leg kick from Ruutu misses.
Bailey Sr. lands with a good body shot.
Bailey Sr. scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bailey Sr. slips under a jab from Ruutu.
Bailey Sr. is looking to counter punch.
Bailey Sr. lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bailey Sr. looks to throw the jab but Ruutu is out of range.
Bailey Sr. moves out of range as Ruutu strikes.
Ruutu throws out a loose jab but Bailey Sr. uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Bailey Sr. digs a good body shot into Ruutu's ribs.
Ruutu lands with a straight right. Bailey Sr. didn't see that one coming.
Ruutu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bailey Sr..
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Bailey Sr. gets a takedown into half guard.
Bailey Sr. is trying to control. Ruutu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ruutu tries to kick Bailey Sr. off but Bailey Sr. keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ruutu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bailey Sr. is looking to take a break and control but Ruutu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Ruutu gets full guard.
Bailey Sr. trying to control but Ruutu is working from the bottom.
Bailey Sr. lands a couple of digs.
Bailey Sr. content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ruutu pulls Bailey Sr. in close to prevent any damage.
Ruutu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bailey Sr. manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Bailey Sr. looking for a sweep. Not yet Bailey Sr., not yet. #T4#
Bailey Sr. is trying to keep Ruutu in close.
Bailey Sr. manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ruutu manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Bailey Sr. throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kordell Bailey Sr. had his way with Jakke Ruutu in that round.
The cut man is working on Kordell Bailey Sr.'s cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Bailey Sr. shoots for a double leg takedown but Ruutu sprawls well. He's pushed Bailey Sr.'s face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Ruutu gets caught flat footed, as Bailey Sr. shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bailey Sr. stopping the sweep attempt from Ruutu.#SUB2#
Ruutu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bailey Sr. is aware though and is defending well.
Ruutu trying to control the position.
Ruutu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ruutu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bailey Sr..
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bailey Sr. accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ruutu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bailey Sr. stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruutu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bailey Sr. missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Bailey Sr. tries to free his leg and advance position but Ruutu is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ruutu wants to clinch.
Bailey Sr. throws a looping overhand right but Ruutu ducks down to avoid it.
Bailey Sr. shoots for a takedown but Ruutu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ruutu clobbers Bailey Sr. with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bailey Sr. lands a right hook to the body.
Ruutu walks into a straight right hand from Bailey Sr..
Bailey Sr. throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruutu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bailey Sr. throws the left hand but Ruutu avoids the punch easily.
Despite the aggression on Ruutu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jakke Ruutu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ruutu circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Bailey Sr. drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Ruutu follows Bailey Sr. to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jakke Ruutu!
Jakke Ruutu is the new welterweight champion!
Jakke Ruutu tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
AD355:Lindgren Vs Bailey Sr.
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Ruutu lands the left hand.
Ruutu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Rousey counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ruutu trying to control from the bottom.
Rousey looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ruutu wants to get back to full guard.
Rousey trying to pass the guard but Ruutu defending well. #SUB#
Rousey seems to be working for a kimura but Ruutu defends the submission attempt.
Rousey is thwarting Ruutu's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruutu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Rousey passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ruutu!
Rousey fails to take his opponent's back.
Rousey misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Rousey is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ruutu can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ruutu wants to hold on but Rousey pushes him away.
Ruutu is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Rousey jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ruutu is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ruutu and Rousey has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Rousey throws a strike aimed at the side of Ruutu's head but Ruutu avoids it well.#T2#
Rousey throws a strike aimed at the side of Ruutu's head but Ruutu avoids it well.#SUB#
Rousey tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ruutu tries to bench press Rousey off him but Rousey keeps the position. #SUB#
Rousey swings around for an armbar but Ruutu sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rousey's guard.
Ruutu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ruutu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rousey seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rousey managing to control the position. #T3#
Rousey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rousey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rousey is working hard here to advance position.
Rousey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rousey is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ruutu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
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.
Ruutu advances position into side control!
Rousey is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ruutu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ruutu working the head and body with strikes.
Rousey tries to get to full guard but Ruutu has control of the leg.
Ruutu throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rousey to regain full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ruutu drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rousey looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rousey looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rousey! #REVR#
Rousey throws an elbow but Ruutu slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Rousey dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ruutu cracks Rousey with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Ronald Rousey has been cut.
Ruutu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD#
Rousey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ruutu sprawls well initially but Rousey persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rousey looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ruutu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rousey 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rousey is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ruutu defends it well.
Rousey prevents Ruutu from improving his position.#T1##SUB2#
Rousey goes for a cartwheel guard pass here but Ruutu does a handstand and catches Rousey in mid air with a triangle! Could it be? It is! It's the triple decker pecker wrecker! The fighters land on the ground with Ruutu on top - Rousey is already out from the submission! Ruutu gives Rousey's pecker the obligatory post submission twist and this one is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall over! Are you kidding me! That is world class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. That guy is my hero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (TDPW) . Jakke Ruutu!
A very excited looking Jakke Ruutu rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Ronald Rousey stepped up to the mic, saying 'My hat's off to my opponent. He fought a great fight and won fair and square. I'm glad we were able to put on an exciting fight for you fans. Give it up, people!'.
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Event:
AD350: Rosalina
Date: May 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Aremis jabs Ruutu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've been informed that Aremis has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ruutu throws a hook but Aremis avoids it easily.
Aremis throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ruutu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ruutu scores with a sloppy right hand. Aremis should have avoided that one.
Ruutu avoids the body shot from Aremis.
Ruutu misses with a few strikes there.
Aremis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruutu.
Ruutu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aremis tries to score with a low kick but Ruutu moves his leg out of the way.
Aremis misses with an uppercut. Ruutu saw that one coming.
Aremis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aremis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ruutu is able to avoid easily.
Aremis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aremis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ruutu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruutu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Aremis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Aremis misses with a double jab.
Ruutu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aremis looks to throw a body kick
and Ruutu counters with a big head kick but Aremis shrugs it off.
Aremis moves in looking to clinch but Ruutu pushes him off.#T1#
Aremis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aremis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ruutu scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#
It looks like Xantos Aremis has been cut.
Ruutu ducks under a wild hook from Aremis.#KD#
Ruutu drops Aremis with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Aremis looks back up at him and smiles so Ruutu waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Aremis is rocked!
Ruutu avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aremis throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruutu.
Ruutu slips a jab and a cross from Aremis.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ruutu - that will leave a mark!
Ruutu is looking to score with low kicks.
Aremis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ruutu throws a right and a left that Aremis avoids nicely.
It seemed like Aremis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aremis throws the left hand but Ruutu avoids the punch easily.
Ruutu throws a hook to the side of Aremis's head but Aremis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ruutu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Aremis darts in trying to clinch
and Ruutu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aremis is still on wobbly legs! Can Ruutu finish him?#T2#
Ruutu misses with an uppercut.
Aremis throws out a counter right but Ruutu avoids it with no problem.
Aremis seems to have recovered his senses.
Ruutu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aremis misses with a hook. Ruutu ducked under it nicely.
Aremis thows a leg kick but Ruutu checks it
and Aremis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
That has opened up Xantos Aremis's cut even more.#CL2#
Aremis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ruutu, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ruutu.
A short right from Ruutu.
Aremis cracks Ruutu with a nice body shot.
Ruutu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Aremis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ruutu.
Aremis looking to slow down the pace here.
Ruutu lands with a short shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ruutu as Aremis tries to tie him up.
Ruutu misses with some punches.
#T3#
Ruutu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aremis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ruutu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aremis lands with a left to the head.
Aremis tries to land knees in the clinch but Ruutu avoids the damage to the body.
Aremis tries to circle away but Ruutu has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ruutu fails to land.
Ruutu tries to land a knee to the head but Aremis blocks with his arms.
Ruutu throws a punch but it's blocked by Aremis.
Ruutu misses with some punches.
Aremis misses with the head strike.
Ruutu lands with a left to the head.
Ruutu throws a punch but it's blocked by Aremis.
Ruutu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aremis throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruutu.
Aremis blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ruutu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ruutu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aremis takes an elbow to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruutu throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Ruutu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aremis taking a breather.
Aremis misses with a punch on the inside.
Aremis tries to work over Ruutu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aremis throws a head punch that misses.
Ruutu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aremis.
A frustrated look appears on Aremis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Aremis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruutu.
Ruutu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ruutu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aremis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ruutu prevents a body shot from Aremis.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruutu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#
The cut above Xantos Aremis's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A short uppercut from Ruutu.
Ruutu misses with an elbow strike.
Ruutu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ruutu lands an elbow inside that Aremis shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakke Ruutu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Xantos Aremis'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.
#R2#
Aremis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ruutu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Aremis connects with the punch.
Aremis misses with an uppercut. Ruutu saw that one coming.
Ruutu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ruutu throws a low kick but Aremis avoids it.
Aremis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aremis digs a good body shot into Ruutu's ribs.
Ruutu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aremis.
Aremis fails with the takedown.
Ruutu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Aremis just manages to avoid it.
A cross from Aremis lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruutu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ruutu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aremis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ruutu counters with an inside leg kick.
Aremis tries to clinch up but Ruutu circles away and keeps his distance.
Aremis misses with a body shot
#CL#
and Ruutu moves into the clinch.#T1#
Aremis misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruutu prevents a body shot from Aremis.
Aremis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Aremis lands a left hand.
Ruutu lands an elbow inside that Aremis shrugs off.
Aremis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ruutu.
Ruutu swings wildly with an uppercut but Aremis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruutu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruutu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aremiss head.
Ruutu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Aremis misses with an elbow strike.
Aremis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Aremis.
Ruutu lands an elbow inside.
Ruutu blocks an elbow strike from Aremis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruutu working aggressively here.
Aremis tries to throw a body punch but Ruutu avoids it by throwing Aremis back against the cage. #BC2#
Aremis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Ruutu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ruutu cracks Aremis with an open hand slap.#CUT#
Xantos Aremis's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Ruutu looks to land a body kick but Aremis moved away.
Aremis throws a leg kick that misses.
Aremis misses with a left hand
and Ruutu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aremis throws a sloppy body shot
and Ruutu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Aremis misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ruutu.
Aremis walks into a straight right hand from Ruutu.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Xantos Aremis's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jakke Ruutu!
Jakke Ruutu decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
AD347: Donkey Kong
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Both fighters circling a little - Ruutu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Myles defending well as Ruutu loads up on a big left hand.
We've been told by Myles's head coaches at The Iron Palace that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Myles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ruutu misses with an uppercut. Myles saw that one coming.
Myles drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ruutu sprawls and moves away.
Ruutu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Myles tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ruutu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Myles somewhat.
Ruutu throws the left hand but Myles avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Myles manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ruutu on his heels. He'll look to pass Ruutu's guard now, I'm sure.
Myles makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Myles looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ruutu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Myles trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruutu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Ruutu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Myles trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruutu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Myles has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Myles connects with a couple of short punches.
Myles passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Myles trying to control the action but Ruutu is working from the bottom.
Myles tries to score with some ground and pound. Ruutu controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ruutu is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Ruutu regains half guard, as Myles was trying to land strikes.
Myles not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Myles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Myles drops an elbow to the side of Ruutu's head.
Myles with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Myles throws a strike but Ruutu avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Myles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ruutu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Myles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ruutu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Myles stands up over Ruutu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Myles slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Myles keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ruutu's head.
Myles stands and throws Ruutu's legs to the side, diving into side control. #ES2#
Ruutu sneaks out the side door and pushes Myles away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Ruutu catches Myles with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#
It looks like Darren Myles has been cut.
Darren Myles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ruutu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jakke Ruutu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Myles drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Myles throws a strike aimed at the side of Ruutu's head but Ruutu avoids it well.
Myles advances to full mount.
Ruutu can't escape the position.
Myles throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ruutu because Myles loaded up on that one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Myles putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Myles throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Myles sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Myles raining down shots from the mount!
Myles throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ruutu because Myles loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Myles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darren Myles's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Myles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Myles shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ruutu eats them both and turns towards Myles to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Decent striking displayed by Ruutu there.
Ruutu throws a combination that misses
and Myles counters with a series of strikes. Ruutu will be more careful next time no doubt.
Myles throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Ruutu counter with a right hand.
Ruutu dodges the punch combination from Myles.
Ruutu slips a jab and a cross from Myles.
Myles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruutu can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Myles throws a right hand that Ruutu ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruutu also avoids with ease.
As Myles backs off Ruutu throws a huge counter combo but Myles manages to avoid it all.
Ruutu looks to land a right hand but Myles moved out of range.
Ruutu cracks Myles with an open hand slap.
Darren Myles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Myles throws a series of punches but Ruutu avoids them all with ease.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Myles.
Despite the aggression on Ruutu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A lazy left from Ruutu finds it's target.#T1#
Ruutu connects with a looping right hand.
Ruutu lands a jab to the head.
Ruutu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A head kick misses from Ruutu.
Myles went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ruutu throws a one two combo.
Myles looks to land a right hand but Ruutu moved out of range.
Ruutu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Myles's hands.
Myles closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ruutu circles away.
Myles with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ruutu to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC2#
Myles is rocked!#CUT2#
Darren Myles's cut is getting worse.
Ruutu cracks Myles on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Myles falls backwards against the cage. Ruutu follows up with more strikes that drop Myles to his knees. Ruutu keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Myles! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jakke Ruutu!
A less than humble Jakke Ruutu misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
AD344: Super Yoshi
Date: Apr 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Ruutu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ruutu missing with a left hand there. The Greek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ruutu with a jab.
The Greek on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The Greek takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ruutu feints and then cracks The Greek's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Greek down.
Ruutu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Greek swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Greek looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC2#
The Greek is rocked!
The Greek ducks into an uppercut from Ruutu and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jakke Ruutu!
Jakke Ruutu decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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