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Event:
The Island Season 9, 135 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Delisle throws a body shot but no joy.
Rautio loads up on a big right hand but Delisle slips the punch.#TD2#
Delisle shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rautio napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rautio is trying to control Delisle's posture but Delisle avoids it. #SUB2#
Delisle tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Delisle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rautio keeps working. #SUB2#
Delisle tries for a kimura but Rautio is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Rautio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Delisle tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Delisle has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rautio is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T1#
Rautio is not content to let Delisle control the position.
Delisle working away.
Delisle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rautio keeps working.
Delisle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rautio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rautio is trying to control Delisle's posture but Delisle avoids it.
Rautio is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rautio is trying to escape the position but Delisle is controlling the position.
Delisle working away.
Delisle trying to control the action but Rautio is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rautio gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Delisle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Rautio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rautio wants to control but Delisle is keeping busy.
Rautio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rautio won't allow Delisle to pass to mount.
Delisle is keen to just control but Rautio is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Delisle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Delisle is trying to control the action in half guard but Rautio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rautio is positioning himself well to prevent Delisle advancing to mount. #T3#
Delisle prevents Rautio from improving his position.
Rautio is not content to let Delisle control the position.
Delisle uses his free foot to push down on Rautio's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rautio.
Delisle controlling the pace for now.
Rautio is looking to improve his position but Delisle isn't that keen on the idea.
Rautio manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rautio trying to control but Delisle postures up.
Rautio is staying active underneath Delisle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Delisle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rautio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rautio trying to control from the bottom.
#T4##SUB2#
Delisle seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rautio wants to improve his position but Delisle is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Delisle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rautio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Delisle is thwarting Rautio's attempts to control the position.
Delisle works his way into side control.
Rautio wants to control but Delisle postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rautio gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Delisle seems to be working for a kimura but Rautio defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gauthier Delisle dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rautio misses with a looping left.
Delisle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rautio.
Rautio dives in for a single leg takedown but Delisle sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rautio misses with a hook. Delisle ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Delisle shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Delisle was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rautio is looking for a sweep.
Rautio manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rautio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Delisle is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Delisle is working for a kimura but Rautio is defending it quite comfortably.
Delisle not doing much here.
#T1##SUB2#
Delisle 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.
#SUB2#
Delisle 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.
Rautio trying to control but Delisle postures up.
Rautio tries to get to full guard but Delisle has control of the leg. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Delisle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rautio tries to get to full guard but Delisle has control of the leg.
Rautio wants to control but Delisle is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Delisle is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rautio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Delisle.
Rautio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Delisle is working away from the top position though.
Rautio tries to roll over but Delisle keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Delisle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rautio has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Delisle not doing much here.
Rautio is trying to control but can't.
Rautio gets back to full guard.
Rautio trying to keep a closed guard but Delisle is proving a slippery customer.
Delisle looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Rautio working for a triangle but Delisle defends it easily.
Rautio is controlling Delisle's posture.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Delisle advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Delisle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
I wouldn't like to be where Rautio is right now.
Rautio tries to bench press Delisle off him but Delisle keeps the position.
Rautio is trying to control Delisle's posture but Delisle avoids it.
Rautio is looking to reverse the position.
Rautio struggling a bit here.
Delisle tries to move to mount but Rautio blocks the move with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rautio can't do much from the bottom here.
Delisle remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gauthier Delisle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Rautio throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Delisle counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rautio!
Rautio is trying to improve his position.
Delisle trying to control the action but Rautio is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Delisle is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rautio is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rautio is not content to let Delisle control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rautio gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Rautio is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Rautio wants to control but Delisle is having none of it.#SUB2#
Rautio defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Delisle. #SUB2#
Delisle jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rautio manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Rautio is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Delisle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Delisle trying to control the position but Rautio is working away.
Rautio is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Rautio sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Delisle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rautio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rautio trying to control but Delisle postures up.
Delisle prevents Rautio from improving his position.
Rautio trying to control here.
Delisle is looking to advance position but Rautio won't allow it.
Well,Rautio is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Delisle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rautio tries to roll over but Delisle keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Delisle is working for a kimura but Rautio is defending it quite comfortably.
Rautio is trying to maintain the position but Delisle is very close to passing his half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Delisle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rautio is just riding it out for now. Delisle eventually gives up the hold.
Rautio is trying to control but can't.
Alvar Rautio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rautio wants to improve his position but Delisle is controlling well.
Delisle passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rautio!
Rautio is looking to get to half guard.
Delisle controlling from the full mount. #T4##SUB2#
Delisle has hold of Rautio's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rautio manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rautio is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Delisle is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rautio can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Rautio is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rautio tries to hold on but Delisle postures up.
Rautio regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Delisle wants to free his trapped foot but Rautio is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Delisle is trying to control the action in half guard but Rautio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gauthier Delisle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Delisle 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Gauthier Delisle!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Gauthier Delisle!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Gauthier Delisle!
Gauthier Delisle wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Gauthier Delisle thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
SPARTA 44
Date: Apr 21, 2019 |
#R1#
A big right from Clark misses.
Clark misses with a looping right.
Rautio drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Clark defends it well.
Clark looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rautio goes for a double leg but Clark avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Clark continues to drive forward.
Rautio scores with a nice right hand.
Rautio throws a looping overhand right but Clark ducks down to avoid it.
Clark steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rautio.
Clark blocks a jab.
Rautio throws out a loose jab but Clark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clark throws a lazy right hand but Rautio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rautio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Clark throws the left hand but Rautio avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Rautio misses.
Rautio misses with a hook. Clark ducked under it nicely.
Rautio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rautio staying out of range there.
Clark misses with an uppercut. Rautio saw that one coming.#T1#
Rautio misses with a straight right.
Clark throws a hook but Rautio blocks it.
Rautio defending well as Clark loads up on a big left hand.
Rautio is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Clark misses with a looping left.
Rautio slips under a jab from Clark.
Rautio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clark avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Clark tries to sprawl but Rautio drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Clark's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Rautio is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Clark doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rautio. #SUB2#
Rautio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
Rautio trying to mount his opponent but Clark defends it. #SUB#
Clark is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rautio pulls his head out easily.
Clark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rautio tries to pass to full mount but Clark defends it.
Rautio is still trying to improve position.
Clark tries to roll over but Rautio keeps him under control.#T3##SUB#
Clark actively working from the bottom here.
Rautio seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Clark tries to get to full guard but Rautio has control of the leg.
Rautio trying to control the action but Clark is working from the bottom.
Clark won't allow Rautio to pass to mount.
Clark wants to improve his position but Rautio is controlling well.
Clark is looking to control Rautio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clark avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Clark is defending against the submission attempts here by Rautio.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Rautio is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Clark defends it well.
Rautio frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rautio tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rautio wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Rautio tries to control but Clark wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Rautio moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Clark has worked his arm free - good work by Clark!
Clark gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvar Rautio dominated that round.
That's time! Clark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rautio slips a straight right by Clark.
Clark staying out of range there.
Clark shoots for a takedown but Rautio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Clark closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rautio did well to prevent Clark getting side control.
Rautio is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Rautio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clark pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Clark is working for a kimura but Rautio is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark prevents Rautio from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Clark is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rautio wants to control but Clark is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Rautio is refusing to be controlled, as Clark sits in half guard. #SUB#
Clark seems to be working for a kimura but Rautio defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Clark wants to work for an arm triangle but Rautio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Clark seems to be working for a kimura but Rautio defends the submission attempt.
Rautio wants to improve his position but Clark is controlling well.
#SUB#
Clark is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rautio trying to hold on to Clark's head to control him but Clark postures up.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Clark looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rautio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clark is working away from the top position though.
Rautio wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Clark is working for a kimura but Rautio is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Clark is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rautio is trying to maintain the position but Clark is very close to passing his half guard.#T3##SUB#
Clark is looking for a kimura but Rautio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Clark to get the leverage.
Clark wants to pass the guard but Rautio is defending well.
Rautio gets full guard.
Rautio trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Rautio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Rautio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Clark sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rautio's guard.
Rautio won't allow Clark to pass to mount.
Rautio is looking to control Clark's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rautio avoid being mounted?#T4##SUB#
Clark is looking for a kimura here.
Clark trying to pass the guard but Rautio defending well. #SUB#
Rautio is defending against the submission attempts here by Clark.
Rautio manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rautio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Clark dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Clark shoots in for a double leg but Rautio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rautio throws a hook but Clark blocks it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rautio.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rautio enables Clark to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rautio manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Clark preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Rautio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rautio 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rautio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clark preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Rautio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Clark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB#
Clark drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Clark jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Clark passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Clark tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Clark has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rautio is trying to get back to half guard.
Rautio prevents Clark from moving into mount.
Rautio is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Rautio struggling a bit here.
Clark tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rautio's legs.
Rautio is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Clark is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rautio knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Clark has an Americana. Rautio didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Clark is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Clark hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dominic Clark!
Our winner, Dominic Clark, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
SPARTA 36
Date: Apr 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Rautio throws a shot from downtown. Seme moves away and avoids it.
Seme scores with a head kick.
Seme throws a head kick that misses.
Rautio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Seme uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rautio.
Rautio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rautio throws a poor cross that misses
and Seme counters with a straight right hand.
Rautio has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temp Spar Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Rautio missing with a left hand there. Seme was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body kick from Seme.
Seme throws a sloppy head kick and Rautio moves out of range easily.
Seme lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rautio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rautio misses with a hook. Seme ducked under it nicely.
Seme let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crunch! Seme slams his shin into Rautio's torso.
Seme lands a nice looking body kick.#T1#
Seme thumps Rautio with a low kick.
Rautio misses with an uppercut
and Seme counters with a nice body shot.
Seme looks to score with a jab to the body but Rautio is just out of range.
Seme throws a jab but it's blocked by Rautio.
A telegraphed right hand from Rautio misses the target.
Seme's coach down at Yaw-Yan Ardigma was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Seme's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Seme fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rautio.
Seme scores with a head kick. Rautio tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#ROC2#
Rautio is rocked!
Seme closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Rautio out cold! Rautio corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bekithemba Seme!
Bekithemba Seme decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
SPARTA 28
Date: Mar 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Rautio just misses with a punch to the body.
GnP shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rautio as he jumps to the side.
Rautio slips under a jab from GnP.
GnP slips under a jab from Rautio.
Rautio fails with a takedown attempt.
Rautio misses with an uppercut. GnP saw that one coming.
Rautio moves away from the strike by GnP.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rautio missing with a left hand there. GnP was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rautio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rautio shoots in for a takedown but GnP shows good takedown defense.
GnP with the counter takedown but Rautio avoids it easily.
Rautio fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alvar Rautio. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
GnP shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T1##SUB#
Rautio is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! GnP rolls with it to try and escape but Rautio cranks on the arm and GnP is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alvar Rautio!
Alvar Rautio decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
SPARTA 23
Date: Mar 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Sourian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rautio.
Rautio avoids the body shot from Sourian.
Sourian slips a straight right by Rautio.
Sourian slips under a jab.
Sourian is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rautio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sourian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rautio somewhat.
Sourian tries to counter by clinching up but Rautio breaks away and moves out of range.
Rautio moves out of range of the strikes.
Sourian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rautio.
Hamid Sourian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Sourian has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sourian blocks an uppercut.
Sourian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sourian misses with some punches.
A short right from Sourian.
A short right from Sourian. #TD#
Sourian has hold of one of Rautio's legs. Rautio is fighting the takedown attempt but Sourian gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sourian working some strikes from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Sourian got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rautio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sourian has managed to get both his arms back between Rautio's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Sourian is working Rautio over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sourian is in close to Rautio's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rautio has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Temp Spar Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Rautio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Rautio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sourian defends well.
Rautio looking to control.
Sourian lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sourian postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rautio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sourian distracts Rautio with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sourian sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sourian working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sourian works over Rautio with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sourian accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Rautio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sourian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rautio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2##SUB2#
Rautio has his foot on Sourian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sourian works his way back into a safe position though.
Sourian landing with the ground and pound. #ROC#
Rautio is rocked!#SUB2#
Rautio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rautio is still in real trouble! Can Sourian finish him?
Sourian will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sourian passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rautio seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rautio takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
Sourian tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sourian lands a strong strike to the head of Rautio. That's dazed him! Sourian looking to finish here. Rautio is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Sourian lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hamid Sourian!
Hamid Sourian 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:
SPARTA 20
Date: Feb 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Stampede dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stampede scores with a body shot.
Stampede throws a combination. Rautio tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#TD2#
Rautio closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stampede quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stampede is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rautio has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Temp Spar Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Rautio is taking a breather. Stampede 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stampede desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Stampede trying to hold on to Rautio's head to control him but Rautio postures up.
Rautio looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Stampede knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rautio on the ground.#SUB2#
Rautio is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stampede has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rautio is keen to just control but Stampede is a slippery customer.#T1##SUB2#
Rautio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stampede is just riding it out for now. Rautio eventually gives up the hold.
Rautio is looking to advance position but Stampede won't allow it.
Rautio trying to control the pace.
Rautio wants to pass to mount but Stampede is defending the position.
Stampede is positioning himself well to prevent Rautio advancing to mount.
Rautio is taking a breather. Stampede 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.
Rautio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stampede does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rautio in particular looking to stall.
Stampede won't allow Rautio to pass to mount.
Stampede looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Stampede on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stampede tries to get out of the position.
Rautio works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Stampede defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rautio. #SUB2#
Rautio jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Stampede manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Rautio is trying to get an arm triangle but Stampede is defending well. #SUB2#
Rautio looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stampede is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Rautio is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Stampede's shoulder. That is not cool.
Stampede can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Rautio has hold of Stampede's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Stampede seems comfortable defending it but Rautio has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Stampede is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Stampede is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Rautio couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alvar Rautio!
Alvar Rautio thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 06, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Rautio gets caught flat footed, as Quirez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Rautio has an active guard here but Quirez has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Rautio looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Quirez wants to work for an arm triangle but Rautio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Quirez wants to control but Rautio is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rautio wants to control but Quirez is keeping busy.
Quirez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rautio on the ground.
Quirez is pressing down on Rautio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rautio is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Rautio actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Rautio is concentrating on defense, preventing Quirez from advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rautio has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Quirez escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Quirez!
Rautio is trying to improve his position.
Rautio manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2#
Quirez is trying to maintain the position but Rautio is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Rautio seems to be working for a kimura but Quirez defends the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Rautio wants to work for an arm triangle but Quirez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Quirez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Quirez is defending against the submission attempts here by Rautio.
Rautio with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Rautio's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rautio works his way into side control.
A lull in the action here as Rautio stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Rautio goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Quirez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rautio but great work by Quirez.
Rautio struggling a bit here.#T4#
Rautio is not content to let Quirez control the position.
Rautio is trying to control Quirez's posture but Quirez avoids it.
Rautio manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Rautio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Quirez pulls his head out easily.
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!
Rautio is controlling Quirez's trapped leg to prevent Quirez from advancing to side control.
Quirez is trying to control the action in half guard but Rautio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alvar Rautio will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rautio looks to land a right hand but Quirez moved out of range.
Quirez shoots in but no luck this time.
Rautio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rautio avoids the head kick by Quirez.
Quirez shoots in for a takedown but Rautio shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Rautio drives through with a takedown into Quirez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rautio is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
More stalling from Rautio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rautio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rautio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1##SUB2#
Rautio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rautio sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Quirez's guard.
Rautio trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Rautio in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Quirez tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Rautio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alvar Rautio!
An out of breath Alvar Rautio thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Seme lands with a hook. Rautio tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Seme definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rautio misses with a looping left.
Seme lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rautio's sensitive parts.
Seme lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Seme lands a jab to the head.
Rautio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Seme swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Seme lands the left hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Seme.
Rautio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rautio needs to keep his hands up - Seme had a free shot at his head there.#ROC#
Rautio is rocked!
Rautio is aggressively charging in as Seme backs up avoiding any damage. Seme tosses out a jab and Rautio runs right into it face first! Rautio is out cold! Seme dropped down on all fours and is barking in Rautio's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bekithemba Seme!
Bekithemba Seme seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Killer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rautio paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Rautio gets caught flat footed, as Killer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rautio looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Rautio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Killer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Rautio is tightening it up a little... Killer has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Killer reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Killer taps out! Nice BJJ there by Rautio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alvar Rautio!
A relieved looking Alvar Rautio 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Rautio swings widly with a right hand
and Jr counters with a series of strikes. Rautio will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Rautio counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jr! #SUB2#
Rautio working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Jr's face as Rautio controls the position. #SUB2#
Rautio in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Jr is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alvar Rautio!
After winning the bout, Alvar Rautio thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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