Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Kringle
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Lee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruttu is just out of range.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Ruttu moves out of range easily.
Ruttu throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lee, as that shot connected.
Lee blocks a jab.
Lee misses with a lunging right hand
and Ruttu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lee takes one on the button.
Ruttu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ruttu blocks it well.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ruttu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jimmy Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruttu moves out of range of the leg kick from Lee.
Lee throws a head kick that misses
and Ruttu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee throws a lazy body kick
and Ruttu counters with a stiff 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!
Lee blocks a leg kick.
Nice cross by Ruttu.
Ruttu looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range. #T1#
Lee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lee tries to land a body kick
and Ruttu counters with a low kick, right behind Lee 's knee.
Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Ruttu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ruttu checks a low kick from Lee.
We've been told by Ruttu's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lee misses with a body shot
and Ruttu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruttu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jab from Ruttu.
Ruttu tries to work over Lee's front leg with a kick but Lee checks it.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruttu.
Jab from Lee.
Ruttu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ruttu throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Lee misses with a leg kick
and Ruttu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lee's knee momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ruttu misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.#T2#
Lee blocks a leg kick.
Ruttu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ruttu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ruttu throws a chopping leg kick but Lee manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lee wants to counter the offense by Ruttu and move into the clinch position.
Lee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Lee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lee throws the left hand but Ruttu avoids the punch easily.
Lee scores with a jab to the head.
Ruttu looks to land a body kick but Lee moved away.
Ruttu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ruttu throws a sloppy body shot
and Lee counters with a good low kick that Ruttu was not able to check. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Ruttu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruttu blocks a head kick by Lee.
Lee misses with a two punch combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lee. That's going to slow Ruttu down.
Ruttu throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee throws out a counter right but Ruttu avoids it with no problem.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruttu is just out of range.
Ruttu misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee throws the left hand but Ruttu avoids the punch easily.
Ruttu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ruttu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ruttu just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruttu throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
Ruttu missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee cracks a nice hook into Ruttu's ribs.#T4#
Ruttu lands with a good body shot.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruttu is just out of range.
Ruttu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee tries to clinch there but Ruttu circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lee scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Lee throws the left hand but Ruttu avoids the punch easily.
Lee jabs Ruttu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big right from Lee misses.
Ruttu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ruttu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Ruttu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jimmy Lee will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ruttu takes one to the side of the head.
Ruttu slips under a jab.
Lee scores with the left hand. Ruttu knows he should have avoided that one.
Ruttu throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Lee wants to counter the offense by Ruttu and move into the clinch position.
Ruttu checks a low kick from Lee.
Lee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ruttu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lee throws out a counter right but Ruttu avoids it with no problem.
Ruttu misses the jab.
Ruttu moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruttu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee throws out a leg kick but Ruttu moves out of range and Lee only half commits.
Jimmy Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee misses with a left hand
and Ruttu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ruttu lands a nice looking body shot.
Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ruttu.#T1#
Ruttu looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Ruttu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Ruttu's head but Ruttu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ruttu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ruttu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ruttu throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
Ruttu digs a good body shot into Lee's ribs.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ruttu staying out of range there.
Ruttu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruttu ducks under a wild hook from Lee.#T2#
Lee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ruttu misses the jab.
Ruttu throws a leg kick that misses.
Ruttu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruttu looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Lee is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ruttu has time to react.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruttu moves away.
A clash of legs there as Lee blocks the low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lee! But no joy.
Ruttu throws a leg kick but Lee sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruttu is just out of range.
Good leg kick by Lee.
Lee checks a leg kick nicely.#T3#
Ruttu throws a leg kick which misses Lee's front leg but catches the back leg as Lee tries to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Lee blocks the low kick.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Ruttu slips the punch.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Ruttu's shoulder, as Ruttu tries to avoid the shot.
Ruttu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ruttu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lee is able to avoid easily.
Ruttu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruttu.
As Lee backs away, Ruttu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lee misses with a hook to the body
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee throws a jab when Ruttu was well out of range.
Ruttu staying out of range there.
Ruttu's corner calls for a 1-2. Ruttu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ruttu swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4#
Ruttu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee slips under a jab from Ruttu.
Ruttu tries to score with a low kick but Lee moves his leg out of the way.
Nice uppercut lands for Lee. That snapped Ruttu's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ruttu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lee throws a low kick but Ruttu moves out of range easily.
As Lee looks to move away, Ruttu throws a big counter combo but Lee just gets out of the way.
Ruttu tries to work over Lee's front leg with a kick but Lee checks it.
Lee tests Ruttu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ruttu checks a low kick from Lee.
Ruttu thuds his right hand into Lee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ruttu misses with a looping right.
Ruttu connects with a nice looking jab.
Lee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jimmy Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Lee looks to clinch
and Ruttu counters with a nice body shot.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruttu throws a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Ruttu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big right from Ruttu misses.
Lee now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ruttu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ruttu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ruttu.
Ruttu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Lee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ruttu counters with a nice body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ruttu slips under a jab.#T1#
Lee gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ruttu counters with a stiff right hand.
Ruttu throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Ruttu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruttu.
A lazy left from Ruttu finds it's target.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruttu.
Ruttu throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Ruttu.
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruttu.
Ruttu scores with a nice strike.
Lee looks to land a body kick but Ruttu moved away.
Lee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ruttu momentarily.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ruttu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ruttu walks into a stiff left hand from Lee.
Lee takes a swing at Ruttu's ribcage but misses.
Reino Ruttu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmy Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Ruttu throws a low kick but Lee moves out of range easily.
Lee throws a leg kick but Ruttu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ruttu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruttu.
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!
Lee throws a front kick aimed at Ruttu's knee but Ruttu avoids it well.
It looked like Ruttu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lee.
Lee scores with a hook.
Lee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ruttu misses with a hook.
Ruttu loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Ruttu sets himself, and Lee steps forward looking for the clinch! Ruttu avoids it this time.
Ruttu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lee checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ruttu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lee momentarily.
Ruttu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lee.#T3#
Ruttu slips under a jab from Lee.
Ruttu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ruttu throws a low kick but Lee moves out of range easily.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruttu.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Lee backs away, Ruttu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lee lands with a hook. Ruttu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ruttu tries to move into range but Lee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ruttu moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ruttu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lee just manages to avoid it.
Ruttu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
A swing and a miss from Ruttu.
Lee thuds his right hand into Ruttu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ruttu checks a leg kick nicely.
Ruttu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee. #T4#
Ruttu throws a big shot that misses.
Lee blocks the body kick.
A slow jab from Ruttu misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick lands from Ruttu.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick from Lee misses.
It looked like Ruttu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lee's corner calls for a 1-2. Lee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ruttu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ruttu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lee - the referee stops the clock and Ruttu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lee. Ruttu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice defenses there by Ruttu.
Lee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Ruttu moves away and avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Ruttu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ruttu.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jimmy Lee.
Well Lee 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Reino Ruttu!
A victorious Reino Ruttu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Barkley vs Rocksaw
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Nimoy swings widly with a right hand
letting Ruttu counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Leonard Nimoy has been cut.
Nimoy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nimoy throws a body punch but Ruttu moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Ruttu misses its target.
Nimoy lands with a hook. Ruttu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nimoy missing with a left hand there. Ruttu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nimoy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruttu manages to avoid it.
Ruttu throwing a counter right hand but Nimoy manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nimoy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Nimoy backs away, Ruttu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ruttu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jorzi GYM in the buildup to the fight.
Nimoy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruttu manages to avoid it.
Ruttu looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nimoy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T1#
Nimoy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Ruttu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nimoy scores with a hook to the body. Ruttu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nimoy takes a swing at Ruttu's ribcage but misses.
Nimoy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ruttus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Leonard Nimoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruttu misses with a lunging right hand
and Nimoy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nimoy lands with a nice body punch.
Nimoy misses with a looping right.
Nimoy lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Nimoy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ruttu moves out of range of the strikes.
Ruttu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ruttu ducks under a wild hook from Nimoy.
Ruttu lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nimoy looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruttu is just out of range.
Ruttu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
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!
Ruttu blocks a head kick by Nimoy.
Ruttu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nimoy throws a right hand that Ruttu ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruttu also avoids with ease.
Ruttu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nimoy throws a looping overhand right but Ruttu ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Ruttu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nimoy.
Ruttu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nimoy throws a lazy uppercut
and Ruttu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nimoy throws a good cross that connects.
Nimoy misses the jab.
Ruttu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nimoy. Ruttu does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Ruttu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nimoy looks to land a right hand but Ruttu moved out of range.
Ruttu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ruttu misses with a kick to the body.
Ruttu blocks a low kick nicely.#T4#
Nimoy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ruttu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nimoy to score with a decent uppercut.
Ruttu moves out of range of the body kick from Nimoy.
Nimoy throws a body shot but no joy.
As Nimoy backs away, Ruttu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nimoy tries to land a front kick but Ruttu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nimoy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruttu manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Ruttu misses the target.
Ruttu defending well as Nimoy loads up on a big left hand.
Ruttu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nimoy finds it's way round the side to connect with Ruttu's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonard Nimoy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonard Nimoy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nimoy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nimoy misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Ruttu to counter with a crisp jab.
Nimoy blocks a jab.
Nimoy lands with a shot to the body.
Ruttu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nimoy.
Nimoy looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruttu is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nimoy misses with a right hand
and Ruttu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nimoy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ruttu counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Ruttu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#Nimoy is rocked!
Ruttu is stalking Nimoy. Nimoy circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Ruttu, and it's lights out! Nimoy really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reino Ruttu!
A relieved looking Reino Ruttu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WVT 221: Minoru v Godwin
Date: Feb 09, 2024

#R1#
Thuta cracks Ruttu with an open hand slap.
Ruttu defending well as Thuta loads up on a big left hand.
Ruttu staying out of range there.
Ruttu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thuta with a body shot.
Ruttu motions for Thuta to come forward. Ruttu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Ruttu.
Ruttu checks a leg kick.
Ruttu looks to throw the jab but Thuta is out of range.
Ruttu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thuta connects with a single shot there.
Thuta is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Thuta throws a hook but Ruttu avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Ruttu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thuta ducks under a wild hook from Ruttu.
Thuta appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thuta looks to throw the jab but Ruttu is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruttu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ruttu throws a good cross that connects.
Ruttu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Thuta finds it's way through Ruttu's defenses.
Ruttu tests Thuta's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Ruttu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thuta.
Ruttu avoids the body shot from Thuta.
Thuta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thuta backing away here, and Ruttu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Thuta ducks under a wild hook from Ruttu.
Thuta looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Thuta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruttu moves away.
Ruttu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Thuta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruttu.
Thuta throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruttu.
Thuta stalks Ruttu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ruttu's face. Ruttu staggers backwards, shaken.
Thuta checks a low kick from Ruttu.
Thuta throws a right hand that Ruttu ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruttu also avoids with ease.
Ruttu blocks a head kick by Thuta.
Thuta clobbers Ruttu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ruttu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ruttu throws a hook to the side of Thuta's head but Thuta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thuta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruttu manages to avoid it.
Thuta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ruttu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thuta connects with a nice looking jab.
Thuta throws a body punch but Ruttu moves out of range.
Thuta scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Thuta avoids a kick to the body.
Ruttu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thuta.
Thuta closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thuta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pyay Thuta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruttu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruttu throws a leg kick which misses Thuta's front leg but catches the back leg as Thuta tries to avoid it.
Thuta throws a right hand that misses
and Ruttu counters with a stiff right hand.
Thuta swings for the body but Ruttu moves out of range.
Thuta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruttu.
Ruttu throws out a counter right but Thuta avoids it with no problem.
Ruttu thuds a left hand into Thuta's body.
Ruttu throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Thuta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruttu misses with a straight left.
Ruttu throws a head kick but Thuta moves out of range.
Ruttu 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.
Ruttu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thuta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ruttu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruttu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thuta is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thuta throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Ruttu to counter with a crisp jab.
Ruttu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thuta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ruttu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Thuta had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Thuta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ruttu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thuta checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thuta slips a straight right by Ruttu.
Thuta chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thuta pushes Ruttu away with a front kick.#T4#
Thuta swings for the body but Ruttu moves out of range.
Ruttu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Thuta scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thuta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Ruttu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thuta scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ruttu in his tracks.
Ruttu throws a shot to the body.
Ruttu blocks a head kick by Thuta.
Thuta throws a head kick that misses.
A nice side step and Ruttu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thuta is looking to chop away at Ruttu's legs.
Ruttu feints a counter leg kick.
Thuta looks to clinch
and Ruttu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thuta misses with a looping left.
Thuta lands a high kick!
Ruttu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thutas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thuta fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ruttu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pyay Thuta dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Thuta slips under a jab.
Thuta tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pyay Thuta is winning the standup battle so far.
Thuta throws a low kick but Ruttu avoids it.
Thuta lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ruttu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thuta.
Thuta throws a leg kick but Ruttu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thuta throws a right and a left that Ruttu avoids nicely.
Thuta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ruttu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ruttu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thuta.
Thuta avoids the body shot from Ruttu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thuta fails to land with a series of punches.
Thuta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruttu can do to turn this around?
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thuta.
Thuta throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ruttu counters with a nice uppercut.
Thuta misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruttu misses with a body shot.
Thuta is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Thuta scoring well with a low kick there.
Thuta takes a swing at Ruttu's ribcage but misses.
Ruttu misses the jab.
Ruttu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thuta.
Thuta jabs Ruttu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Thuta. Ruttu shrugs it off though.
Thuta throws a poor cross that misses
and Thuta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thuta throws a sloppy body shot
and Ruttu counters with a body kick.
Thuta pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ruttu is out of range and Thuta settles back down.
Ruttu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thuta has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Thuta moves out of range as Ruttu strikes.
Thuta throws a leg kick
and Ruttu counters with a stiff right hand.
Thuta swings for the body but Ruttu moves out of range.
Ruttu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thuta with a body shot.
Thuta on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thuta swings widly with a right hand
and Ruttu counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Thuta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruttu was well out of range. Poor timing from Thuta.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Ruttu misses.
Thuta takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ruttu loads up on a big right hand but Thuta slips the punch.
Thuta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ruttu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ruttu throws a lazy right hand but Thuta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ruttu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thuta misses with a hook
and Ruttu counters with a straight right hand.
Thuta throws a leg kick but Ruttu checks it.
Thuta connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ruttu throws a lazy right hand but Thuta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thuta throws a body punch but Ruttu moves out of range.
Ruttu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Ruttu.
Thuta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ruttu's head.
Thuta throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Ruttu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thuta connects with a leg kick.
Ruttu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Thuta lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ruttu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thuta has time to react.
Thuta misses with a hook.
Good work by Ruttu as he checks the leg kick.
Thuta misses with a right hand
and Ruttu counters with a nice uppercut.
Ruttu throws out a loose jab but Thuta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruttu ducks under a wild hook from Thuta.
Ruttu throws a leg kick but Thuta moved away.
Thuta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruttu misses with an uppercut. Thuta saw that one coming.
Ruttu throws a leg kick which misses Thuta's front leg but catches the back leg as Thuta tries to avoid it. #T4#
Thuta lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thuta slips under a jab from Ruttu.
Thuta checks a leg kick.
Ruttu throws a body punch but Thuta moves out of range.
Ruttu misses with a few strikes there.
An inside leg kick from Thuta misses.
Thuta misses the shot to the body.
Ruttu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thuta misses with an uppercut
and Ruttu counters with an outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Thuta.
Ruttu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thuta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ruttu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thuta's head backwards.
Thuta missing with a left hand there. Ruttu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ruttu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Thuta closes the distance and pushes Ruttu back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pyay Thuta will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Thuta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruttu.
A jab from Thuta does it's job there.
Thuta lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ruttu cracks Thuta with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thuta misses with a low kick.
Thuta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thuta throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thuta scores with a nice right hand.
Thuta throws a body punch but Ruttu moves out of range.
Ruttu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruttu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thuta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thuta throws a chopping leg kick but Ruttu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ruttu looks to score with a jab to the body but Thuta is just out of range.
Thuta misses with a body shot. #T1#
Thuta slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Thuta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ruttu throws out a loose jab but Thuta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thuta slips a jab from Ruttu.
Thuta swings widly with a right hand
and Ruttu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thuta throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ruttu feints a counter leg kick.
Nice body punch from Ruttu.
Ruttu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thuta.
Thuta throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ruttu counters with a stiff right hand.
Ruttu misses with a looping left.
Thuta doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thuta looks to land a body kick but Ruttu moved away.
Ruttu cracks Thuta with a right hand to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thuta.
Good work by Ruttu as he checks the leg kick.
Reino Ruttu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ruttu, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thuta throws a hook but Ruttu avoids it easily.
Ruttu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ruttu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thuta.
Ruttu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thuta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thuta throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Ruttu to counter with a crisp jab.
Thuta swings widly with a right hand
and Ruttu counters with a nice leg kick.
Thuta scores with a one two! Ruttu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thuta throws a lazy body kick
and Ruttu counters with a stiff right hand.
Thuta attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thuta moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRuttu.
Thuta throws an off balance right hand
and Ruttu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thuta throws a hook to the side of Ruttu's head but Ruttu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ruttu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thuta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pyay Thuta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Ruttu walks into a jab.
Nice defenses there by Thuta.
Ruttu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ruttu swings for the body but Thuta moves out of range.
Thuta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thuta throws a front kick aimed at Ruttu's knee but Ruttu avoids it well.
Ruttu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ruttu blocks a low kick nicely.
Thuta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruttu.
Ruttu misses with a straight left.
Ruttu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thuta is looking to counter punch.
Thuta moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick from Thuta misses
enabling Ruttu to counter with a crisp jab.
Ruttu connects with a body shot.#T4#
Thuta lands with an overhand left.
Ruttu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Ruttu thows a leg kick but Thuta checks it
and Thuta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thuta on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC2#Thuta is rocked!
Thuta tries a head kick but it misses.
Thuta bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thuta staying out of range there.
Ruttu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ruttu jabs at Thuta's body.
Thuta goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Thuta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruttu.
Ruttu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thuta lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thuta just misses with a punch to the body.
Thuta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ruttu scores with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Reino Ruttu.
Well Thuta has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pyay Thuta!
Pyay Thuta seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT 213: Haggar v Seanoa
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Ruttu misses with an uppercut
and Blikstein counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ruttu tries to move into range but Blikstein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ruttu misses the jab.
Ruttu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Blikstein checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Blikstein feinted with a counter takedown.
Ruttu throws out a loose jab but Blikstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blikstein throws a sloppy head kick
and Ruttu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blikstein lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruttu misses with a hook. Blikstein ducked under it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Blikstein tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruttu scores with a decent looking hook.
Blikstein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ruttu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Blikstein swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Ruttu counter with a right hand.
Blikstein staying out of range there.
Blikstein half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ruttu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blikstein momentarily.
Ruttu throws a shot to the body.
Ruttu throws a lazy uppercut
and Blikstein counters with a straight right hand.
Blikstein takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ruttu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Blikstein takes one to the chin there.
Ruttu throws a chopping leg kick but Blikstein manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Blikstein thinks about countering with a head kick.
Blikstein is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blikstein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruttu.
It seemed like Ruttu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Blikstein throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ruttu was covering up waiting for the punch and Blikstein finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Blikstein postures up.
Blikstein postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ruttu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blikstein. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blikstein postures up in Ruttu's guard and throws a big left but Ruttu blocks it.
Ruttu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Blikstein makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ruttu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Blikstein slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Blikstein throwing strikes from guard but Ruttu blocks nicely.
Blikstein works over Ruttu with some ground and pound from guard.
Blikstein 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.
Ruttu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blikstein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blikstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blikstein postures up in Ruttu's guard and throws a big left but Ruttu blocks it.
Blikstein keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ruttu's head.
Ruttu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ruttu is trying to control the position but Blikstein postures up.
Blikstein distracts Ruttu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Blikstein lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Ruttu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blikstein is one step ahead there.
Blikstein lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blikstein's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ruttu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ruttu pulls Blikstein in close to prevent any damage.
Blikstein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blikstein throws a big elbow that misses.
Blikstein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ruttu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blikstein's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Blikstein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Blikstein dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ruttu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Blikstein has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blikstein and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ruttu connects with a body shot.
Reino Ruttu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ruttu.
Blikstein throws a front kick that sends Ruttu stumbling back into the cage.
Blikstein moves away from the strike by Ruttu.
Blikstein will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ruttu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blikstein has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blikstein misses with a head kick.
Blikstein walks into a left hand.
Ruttu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bliksteins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Ruttu misses with a body kick.
Ruttu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blikstein. Blikstein circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Blikstein throws a low kick but Ruttu moves out of range easily.
Blikstein shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ruttu as he avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Ruttu as he connects with a hook.
Ruttu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blikstein.
It looked like Blikstein was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Blikstein walks into a jab.
Ruttu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blikstein misses with a takedown attempt
and Ruttu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Blikstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Blikstein walks into a stiff left hand from Ruttu.
Ruttu scores with a nice strike.
Ruttu throws an off balance right hand
and Blikstein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Blikstein tries to score with a low kick but Ruttu moves his leg out of the way.
Ruttu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Blikstein is looking to land body kicks.
Reino Ruttu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blikstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruttu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Blikstein with a body shot.
Ruttu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ruttu scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Blikstein blocks a head kick by Ruttu.
Blikstein swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ruttu counters with a stiff right hand.
Ruttu thows a leg kick but Blikstein checks it
and Blikstein counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ruttu thinking.
Ruttu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blikstein throws a head kick but Ruttu moves out of range.
Ruttu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blikstein is looking to wear down Ruttu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ruttu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruttu digs a good hook to Blikstein's body.
Blikstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruttu moves away.#T4#
Ruttu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bliksteins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ruttu lands a nice shot to the body.
Ruttu lands a glancing blow to the side of Blikstein's head.
Blikstein defending well as Ruttu loads up on a big left hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Blikstein crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ruttu - the referee stops the clock and Blikstein gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ruttu. Blikstein manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blikstein scores with a nice strike.
Blikstein misses with a body shot
letting Ruttu counter with a right hand.
Blikstein tries for a takedown but Ruttu circles away easily
and Ruttu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reino Ruttu 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Ruttu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Ruttu misses.
Ruttu blocks a head kick by Blikstein.
Blikstein slips under a jab from Ruttu.
Blikstein appears to be looking for a big counter.
Blikstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ruttu throws out the jab.
Blikstein went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Blikstein closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ruttu circles away.
Ruttu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Blikstein with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Blikstein.
Blikstein takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Blikstein fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Ruttu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blikstein thinks about countering with a head kick.
Blikstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruttu misses with a looping left.
Ruttu cracks Blikstein with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ruttu. That's going to slow Blikstein down.
Ruttu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ruttu lands a body shot. #T2#
Blikstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blikstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruttu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That kick from Ruttu tenderised Blikstein's leg. Blikstein is trying to keep his angry face on.
Blikstein keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ruttu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ruttu scores with a jab to the body.
Ruttu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ruttu misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Ruttu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruttu just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBlikstein.#T3#
Blikstein takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ruttu feints and then cracks Blikstein's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blikstein down.
Ruttu throws a hook to the side of Blikstein's head but Blikstein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ruttu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blikstein momentarily.
Reino Ruttu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruttu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blikstein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ruttu throws a jab when Blikstein was well out of range.
Ruttu cracks Blikstein with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ruttu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blikstein sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Ruttu throws a hook to the side of Blikstein's head but Blikstein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ruttu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Blikstein ducks right into an uppercut from Ruttu.
Ruttu connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blikstein shoots in for a takedown but Ruttu shows good takedown defense.
Ruttu throws out a counter right but Blikstein avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Blikstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruttu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ruttu takes a swing at Blikstein's ribcage but misses.
Ruttu throws a looping overhand right but Blikstein ducks down to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reino Ruttu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ruttu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reino Ruttu!
Our winner, Reino Ruttu, 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.

Event: WVT 207: Haggar v Le Franc
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Ruttu throws a solid leg kick but Dickons takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ruttu.
Ruttu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dickons counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ruttu throws a body kick that misses.
Dickons misses with a lunging right hand
and Dickons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ruttu with a nice calf kick.
Ruttu throws a poor cross that misses
and Dickons counters with a straight right hand.
Dickons throws a lazy uppercut
and Ruttu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ruttu throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Dickons moves into the clinch.
Dickons misses with a punch to the body.
Ruttu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dickons backwards.
Ruttu effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch on the inside from Ruttu fails to land.
Ruttu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dickons.
Dickons wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ruttu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ruttu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruttu stalling in the clinch but Dickons improves position. #T1#
Dickons working aggressively here.
Ruttu throws a head punch that misses.
Ruttu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ruttu misses with a punch on the inside.
Dickons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dickons struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruttu controls his hands.
Ruttu swings wildly with an uppercut but Dickons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dickons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dickons lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ruttu backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ruttu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dickons can't find room to land a body shot as Ruttu controls the action. #BC2#
Ruttu manages to break the clinch.
Ruttu swings for the body but Dickons moves out of range.
Dickons looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've been hearing reports that Dickons has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dickons will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dickons lands a nice hook to Ruttu's body. Ruttu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Dickons takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dickons misses with a series of wild punches.
Ruttu throws a body punch but Dickons moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruttu checks a leg kick nicely.
Ruttu misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Dickons.
Dickons moves forwards but Ruttu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ruttu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ruttu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ruttu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jovan Dickons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dickons throws a hook to the side of Ruttu's head but Ruttu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dickons does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dickons scores with a nice strike.#T3#
Dickons misses with a jab to the body
and Ruttu counters with an outside leg kick.
Dickons dives in for a single leg takedown but Ruttu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ruttu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruttu.
Ruttu lands a left hand.
Ruttu swings wildly with an uppercut but Dickons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruttu misses with a body punch.
Ruttu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Ruttu.
Ruttu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Ruttu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dickons connects with a crisp jab.
Dickons throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dickons looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruttu is just out of range.
Dickons moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRuttu.#T4#
Dickons moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Reino Ruttu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dickons takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dickons lands a jab to the nose.
Ruttu misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Dickons counters with a shoot takedown. Ruttu fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruttu is trying to keep Dickons in close.
Dickons trying to control but Ruttu is working from the bottom.
Ruttu pulls Dickons in close to prevent any damage.
Ruttu is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ruttu is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Dickons frees his head nicely. Oh but Ruttu has switched to an armbar! Dickons is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Reino Ruttu!
Our winner, Reino Ruttu, 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.

Event: WVT 202: Haggar v Anderson
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Sturmovik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruttu manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sturmovik.
Sturmovik throws a poor cross that misses
and Ruttu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sturmovik throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruttu.
Ruttu throws out a counter right but Sturmovik avoids it with no problem.
Sturmovik misses with a leg kick
and Ruttu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some bone on bone action there as Sturmovik checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sturmovik swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ruttu counters with a stiff right hand.
Sturmovik throws a head kick that half lands.
Sturmovik throws a series of punches but Ruttu avoids them all with ease.
Sturmovik throws a leg kick but Ruttu sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Ruttu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sturmovik gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ruttu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruttu ducks under a wild hook from Sturmovik.
Ruttu tries a quick counter leg kick but Sturmovik is wise to it.#T1#
Sturmovik throws a body shot but no joy.
Sturmovik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruttu moves away.
Ruttu throws out a counter right but Sturmovik avoids it with no problem.
Sturmovik misses with a right hand
and Ruttu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sturmovik misses with a left hand
and Ruttu counters with a big right hand! Oh Sturmovik is in trouble here! Ruttu follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reino Ruttu!
An out of breath Reino Ruttu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 195: Hagger v Zakharov
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Carlos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ruttu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ruttu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carlos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carlos sitting in guard here, content to control.
Carlos wants to control from the top but Ruttu keeps moving.
Carlos passes Ruttu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Carlos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Carlos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Carlos looks to land a strike but Ruttu avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruttu being controlled here, momentarily.
Carlos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ruttu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ruttu keeping full guard, as Carlos tries to pass.
Carlos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ruttu looking to control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Carlos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Good standup being displayed there by Ruttu as he connects with a hook.
Carlos has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ruttu blocks a leg kick.
Ruttu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carlos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Carlos swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ruttu counters with a straight right hand.
Ruttu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carlos throws a hook but Ruttu avoids it easily.
It looked like Ruttu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Carlos throws a hook but Ruttu avoids it easily.
Carlos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Carlos.
Carlos misses with a right hand
and Ruttu counters with a stiff right hand.
Ruttu throws a hook but Carlos avoids it easily.
Carlos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
Ruttu misses with a straight right.
Carlos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carlos moves out of range as Ruttu throws a body kick.
Juan Carlos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruttu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Carlos checks a leg kick.
Carlos misses with a looping left.
Carlos throws the kick towards the body but Ruttu avoids it.
Ruttu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carlos. Ruttu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruttu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ruttu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ruttu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carlos.
Left hook, right uppercut from Carlos.
Carlos looks to throw the jab but Ruttu is out of range.
Carlos throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
Carlos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ruttu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carlos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ruttu has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice sprawl there from Ruttu as Carlos shoots in.
An attempted straight right counter from Ruttu misses the target.
Ruttu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ruttu looks to throw the jab but Carlos is out of range.
Carlos replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ruttu blocks it well.
Carlos looks to throw a body kick
and Ruttu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Carlos thinking.
Carlos misses the body punch
and Ruttu counters with a left to the body.
Carlos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruttu was well out of range. Poor timing from Carlos.
Carlos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ruttu misses with a low kick.
Carlos with a poor takedown
letting Ruttu counter with a right hand.
Carlos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Carlos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ruttu momentarily.
Carlos swings for the body but Ruttu moves out of range.
Ruttu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ruttu throws a jab when Carlos was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Juan Carlos will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Ruttu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ruttu throws an overhand right that lands on Carlos's shoulder, as Carlos tries to avoid the shot.
Ruttu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Carlos.
Carlos looks to land a right hand but Ruttu moved out of range.#TD2#
Carlos feints and as Ruttu raises his hands in defense, Carlos changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Carlos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ruttu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carlos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruttu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Carlos pushing down on Ruttu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Carlos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ruttu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Carlos controlling the action here.
Ruttu wants to control but Carlos is keeping busy.
Carlos wants to pass to mount but Ruttu is defending the position. #T2#
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.
Ruttu is looking to control Carlos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ruttu avoid being mounted?
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Carlos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ruttu circles away quickly and effectively.
Carlos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Carlos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ruttu avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Carlos misses.
Ruttu tried to counter with a leg kick but Carlos avoided it.
Carlos checks a leg kick nicely.
Carlos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ruttu throws a lazy right hand but Carlos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Ruttu.
Carlos ducks under a wild hook from Ruttu.
Reino Ruttu is winning the standup battle so far.
Carlos tries to score with a low kick but Ruttu moves his leg out of the way.
Ruttu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice jab there from Ruttu.
Ruttu misses with an uppercut. Carlos saw that one coming.
Carlos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Carlos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruttu.
Carlos throws a right hand that Ruttu ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruttu also avoids with ease.
Carlos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruttu.
Ruttu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Carlos throws the left hand but Ruttu avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Carlos misses.
The fighters circling - Ruttu throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4##TD2#
Carlos dives in and scores a takedown into Ruttu's guard.
Ruttu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carlos on the ground.
Ruttu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carlos throwing strikes from guard but Ruttu blocks nicely.
Ruttu trying to control the position.
Carlos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carlos keeps trying to improve his position.
Carlos trying to control but Ruttu is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Carlos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ruttu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carlos.
Carlos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ruttu slips a jab and a cross from Carlos.
Ruttu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice body kick there by Carlos.
Ruttu throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slow jab from Carlos misses its intended target.
Decent striking displayed by Ruttu there.
Nice shot lands for Carlos.
Carlos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruttu manages to avoid it.
Carlos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruttu.
Carlos moves out of range of the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Carlos blocks the low kick.
Ruttu looks to throw the jab but Carlos is out of range.
Ruttu loads up on a big right hand but Carlos slips the punch.#T1##TD2#
Carlos feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Carlos tries to free his leg and advance position but Ruttu is retaining full guard.
Ruttu wants to get back to his feet but Carlos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carlos throwing strikes from guard but Ruttu blocks nicely.
Ruttu trying to keep a closed guard but Carlos is proving a slippery customer.
Carlos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Juan Carlos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carlos is pushing down on Ruttu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ruttu is fighting to maintain full guard but Carlos has managed to sneak the leg through.
Reino Ruttu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Carlos is trying to control. Ruttu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Carlos working the head and body with strikes.
Carlos works his foot free and advances to mount.
Carlos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ruttu can't escape the position.
Carlos controlling from mount.
Carlos with good strikes from the mount here!#T3#
Carlos content just to control the position here.
Carlos is in the full mount, landing strikes.
You get the feeling that Ruttu really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Carlos wants to control the pace but Ruttu is squirming around nicely.
The referee warns Ruttu that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T4#
Ruttu manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Carlos prevents Ruttu from improving his position.
Ruttu won't allow Carlos to pass to mount.
Carlos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Carlos is trying to control. Ruttu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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. Carlos connects with a nice short shot to Ruttu's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carlos is nestled in close to Ruttu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Carlos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Juan Carlos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ruttu looks like he's trying to stand up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Carlos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Carlos winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Carlos!
Our winner, Juan Carlos, 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.

Event: WVT 185: Ihantala v Kok 2
Date: Nov 17, 2023

#R1#
Ruttu lands a body shot.
Ruttu lands with a nice body punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that San 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.
San misses with a jab to the body
and Ruttu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ruttu slips a straight right by San.
Ruttu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jorzi GYM in the buildup to the fight.
Ruttu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ruttu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
San misses with an uppercut.
Ruttu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
San throws a poor cross that misses
and Ruttu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
San misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
San swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruttu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
San misses the body punch
and Ruttu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
San rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ruttu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Ruttu misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ruttu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ruttu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches San on the side of the head.
San throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruttu. #T1#
Ruttu throws a jab when San was well out of range.
Ruttu connects with a leg kick.
San cracks Ruttu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
San throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruttu.
San misses with a jab to the body
enabling Ruttu to counter with a crisp jab.
San pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Ruttu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from San.
San moves into range and connects with a jab.
San checks a low kick from Ruttu.
San throws a lazy right hand but Ruttu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
San fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruttu manages to avoid it.
Ruttu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ruttu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ruttu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ruttu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ruttu slips a jab from San.
San fails with an attempt to clinch.
San on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruttu throws out a loose jab but San uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ruttu. That's going to slow San down.
San avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
San takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
San uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ruttu has time to react.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ruttu.
San throws a hook but Ruttu avoids it easily.
San walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
San is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
San fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruttu manages to avoid it.
Ruttu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
San throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shichiroji San seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
San takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
San throws a sloppy body shot
and Ruttu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reino Ruttu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Ruttu missing with a left hand there. San was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
San thuds a left hand into Ruttu's body.
San looks to land a left hand but Ruttu moved out of range nicely.
Ruttu misses with a low kick.
San throws a body punch but Ruttu moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Ruttu.
San misses with a hook
and Ruttu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
San loads up on a big right hand but Ruttu slips the punch.
San slips under a jab.
Ruttu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
San misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
San misses with a left hand
and Ruttu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
San moves out of range as Ruttu throws a body kick.
Ruttu lands a nice leg kick that just misses San's sensitive parts. #T4#
San connects with a body shot that sends Ruttu's belly button to the back.
Ruttu scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruttu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ruttu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ruttu throws a right hand that San ducks under and follows up with a left that San also avoids with ease.
Ruttu misses with a right hand
and San counters with a right hand to the body.
Ruttu slips under a jab.
San throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ruttu.
Ruttu misses with a right hand
and San counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from San misses.
Ruttu slips under a jab.
Ruttu misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reino Ruttu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
San looks to land a left hand but Ruttu moved out of range nicely.
Ruttu moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Ruttu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ruttu moves out of range of the body kick from San.
Ruttu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ruttu slips a jab from San.
Ruttu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ruttu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. San looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
San misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Reino Ruttu is winning the standup battle so far.
San scores with a shot to the body.
Ruttu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San throws a hook but Ruttu avoids it easily.
Ruttu throws a leg kick but San moved away.
San on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
San throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ruttu is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Nice body punch from San.
San misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruttu.
Ruttu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
San takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ruttu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that San can do to turn this around?
Ruttu lands with a cross.
San takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ruttu loads up on a big right hand but San slips the punch.
San scores with a shot to the body.
San throws a sloppy body shot
letting Ruttu counter with a right hand.
Ruttu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ruttu connects with an inside leg kick.
San throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ruttu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruttu thumps San with a low kick.
San throws a sloppy body shot
and Ruttu counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2#
San lands a slapping body shot.
San throws a lazy right hand but Ruttu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ruttu dodges the punch combination from San.
Nice straight punches there by Ruttu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ruttu.
Ruttu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but San might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ruttu has got the better of the exchanges.
Ruttu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ruttu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ruttu scores with a leg kick.
Ruttu connects with a crisp jab.
San takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ruttu throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
San loads up on a big right hand but Ruttu slips the punch.
Ruttu connects with a good right hand that stumbles San. San circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
San shoots in for a double leg but Ruttu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ruttu thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ruttu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from San.
A looping hook to the body misses from San. Ruttu does a little dance to reset his feet.
San throws a shot from downtown. Ruttu moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Ruttu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ruttu walks into a jab.
Ruttu lands with a hook. San tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ruttu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ruttu throws a half hearted mid kick.
San throws out a counter right but Ruttu avoids it with no problem.
San misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Ruttu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
San misses with the combination. #T4#
Ruttu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
San avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ruttu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
San ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruttu moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as San checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fighters circling - San throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruttu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ruttu connects with an inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Ruttu finds it's target.
San steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruttu.
San doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
San uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruttu.
San scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reino Ruttu dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Ruttu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shichiroji San has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
San tries to clinch but Ruttu is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Ruttu misses the target.
San misses with a right hand
and Ruttu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
San misses with an uppercut
and Ruttu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ruttu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good exchange - Ruttu coming out on top.
Ruttu scores with a leg kick.
Ruttu thuds his shin into the meat of San's side.
San throws a lazy uppercut
and Ruttu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
San's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
San throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ruttu counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
San has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ruttu finds it's way round the side to connect with San's head.
Ruttu with a hook.
San misses with a body punch
and Ruttu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
San takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ruttu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
San has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
San takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ruttu digs a good body shot into San's ribs.
Ruttu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
San closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
San throws an off balance right hand
enabling Ruttu to counter with a crisp jab.
San takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
San misses with a looping right.
Ruttu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
San has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from San there as he acknowledges the shot.
San looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC#San is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruttu throws a body shot but no joy.
San misses with a body shot.
Ruttu is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Ruttu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed San momentarily.
A big right from San misses.
A swing and a miss from San.
Ruttu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Good exchange - Ruttu coming out on top.
San is still on wobbly legs! Can Ruttu finish him?
San bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
San seems to have recovered his senses.
San misses with a jab to the body
and Ruttu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A combination from San does no damage.
San tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ruttu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten San somewhat.
San drops his hands momentarily and Ruttu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
San just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruttu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and San has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ruttu lands with a shot to the body.
San throws an off balance right hand
and Ruttu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
San throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San misses with a right hand
and Ruttu counters with a nice uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from San.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ruttu. That's going to slow San down.
Ruttu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
San tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruttu was well out of range. Poor timing from San.
San tries to clinch up
and Ruttu counters with a solid body kick. #T4#
Ruttu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ruttu throws a nice looking combination but San bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Ruttu.
Ruttu scores with a leg kick.
San loads up on a big right hand but Ruttu slips the punch.
Ruttu punishes San's body with a nice straight punch.
San on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
San takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
San throws a lazy head kick
and Ruttu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruttu's corner calls for a 1-2. Ruttu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
San with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ruttu to score with a decent uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reino Ruttu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ruttu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reino Ruttu!
A very excited looking Reino Ruttu 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.
Shichiroji San was interviewed post fight and said 'It's all about life lessons'.

Event: WVT 178: Fedetenko v Railio 2
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Ruttu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nti.
Nti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Reino Ruttu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruttu cracks Nti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruttu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nti throws out the jab.
Ruttu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ruttu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nti moves out of range of the body kick.
Nti missing with a left hand there. Ruttu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruttu.
Ruttu connects with a solid leg kick.
Ruttu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruttu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1##TD#
Nti scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nti prevents Ruttu from improving his position.
Nti is taking a breather. Ruttu 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruttu is looking to improve his position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
Ruttu is still trying to improve position.
Ruttu wants to get back to full guard but Nti has passed into side control.
Ruttu trying to remain calm as Nti controls from the top position.
Ruttu wants to get back to his feet.
Nti controls the position.#T3#
Ruttu is trying to buck Nti off.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ruttu looks to land a left hand but Nti moved out of range nicely.
As Ruttu tries to get set, Nti tries to push him back and clinch up but Ruttu manages to avoid the attempt.
Ruttu throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruttu throws a shot from downtown. Nti moves away and avoids it.
Nti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nti throws a sloppy body shot
and Ruttu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nti swings for the body but Ruttu moves out of range.
Ruttu throws a jab when Nti was well out of range.
Ruttu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ruttu throws an overhand right that lands on Nti's shoulder, as Nti tries to avoid the shot.
Ruttu scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Nti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruttu.
Nti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruttu.
Nti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruttu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ruttu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ruttu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!
Nti works the jab nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Ruttu there.
Nti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruttu.
Nti missing with a left hand there. Ruttu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ruttu is looking for the big counter here.
Ruttu scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reino Ruttu dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ruttu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nti manages to avoid it.
A big right from Ruttu misses.
A low kick from Ruttu is predictable there
and Nti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ruttu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nti fails with the takedown
and Ruttu counters with a nice body shot.
Ruttu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nti checks it well.
Ruttu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nti manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruttu looks to throw a body kick
enabling Nti to counter with a crisp jab.
Ruttu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nti.
A little feinted left hand from Nti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ruttu throws the left hand but Nti avoids the punch easily.
Nti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Nti blocks a jab.
Nti throwing a counter right hand but Ruttu manages to avoid it.
Reino Ruttu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, jab by Ruttu - just one landing.
Reino Ruttu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ruttu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ruttu scrambles back to his feet.
Ruttu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nti feinted with a counter takedown.
Nti moves out of range of the body kick.
A low kick lands for Ruttu.
Ruttu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nti on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nti lands with a shot to the body.
Ruttu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Nti misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Nti closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Ruttu fails to land.
Ruttu tries a body shot but Nti blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nti.
Nti lands with a right to the head.
Nti blocks an uppercut.
Nti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ruttu misses with the head strike.
Ruttu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A frustrated look appears on Ruttu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ruttu. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Nti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruttu taking a breather.
Nti is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ruttu leaning against his opponent.
Nti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nti blocks an uppercut.
Ruttu misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Nti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Ruttu.
Nti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nti throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruttu.
Nti can't find room to land a body shot as Ruttu controls the action.
Nti lands a hook that snaps the head of Ruttu backwards.
Nti blocks a body shot from Ruttu.
Ruttu blocking some punches.
Ruttu blocks a body shot from Nti.
Ruttu has a couple of punches blocked by Nti.
Ruttu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ruttu tries a body shot but Nti blocks it.
Nti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ruttu backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruttu.
Nti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ruttu is looking to control Nti's arms but Nti gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ruttu has his back to the cage.
Nti is working Ruttu over against the cage.
Ruttu is breathing heavily.
Ruttu blocking some punches. #T4#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nti as Ruttu tries to tie him up.
Nti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ruttu has a couple of punches blocked by Nti.
Nti tries to throw a body punch but Ruttu avoids it by throwing Nti back against the cage.
Nti lands a shoulder strike.
Nti pushes Ruttu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ruttu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nti lands an uppercut.
Nti lands an uppercut.#ROC#Ruttu is rocked!
Nti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ruttu is still on wobbly legs! Can Nti finish him?
A short body shot lands from Nti as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Nti. #TD#
Nti has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ruttu regains guard immediately.
Ruttu wants to control but Nti passes easily into half guard.
Ruttu seems to have recovered his senses.
Nti takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Nti dominated that second round.
That's time! Nti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Nti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruttu manages to avoid it.
Nti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruttu.
Nti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A punch combination from Nti misses.
Nti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Nti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nti can't find room to land a body shot as Ruttu controls the action.
Ruttu lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Ruttu fails to land.
Ruttu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nti up against the cage.
Nti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ruttu tries a body shot but Nti blocks it.
Ruttu lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Ruttu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ruttu has a couple of punches blocked by Nti.
Nti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Nti.
Ruttu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ruttu struggles to land a body shot inside as Nti controls his hands.
Nti misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Ruttu.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nti.
Nti misses with the head strike.
Ruttu throws a head punch that misses.
Nti lands a shoulder strike.
Ruttu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruttu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nti throws a head punch that misses.
Ruttu misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Nti fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruttu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ruttu gets through Nti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Nti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruttu's elbow.
Ruttu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nti throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruttu.
Nti swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruttu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Nti.
Ruttu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Nti.
Nti works on Ruttu's body with a couple of short punches.
Ruttu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Nti.
Nti is leaning against Ruttu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kwame Nti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nti is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ruttu is defending well.
Nti lands a nice shot to the body.
Nti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nti lands a nice uppercut.
Nti scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Ruttu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ruttu throws a head punch that misses.
Nti misses with some punches.
Nti prevents a body shot from Ruttu.
Nti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruttu's elbow.
Nti misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nti.
Nti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruttu's elbow.
Ruttu working aggressively here.
Nti scores with a shoulder strike.
Nti scores with a hook to the body.
Ruttu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nti.
Ruttu has a couple of punches blocked by Nti.
Nti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nti misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Nti. #T4#
Ruttu misses with a body punch.
Ruttu is looking to control Nti's arms but Nti gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ruttu has his back to the cage.
Nti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ruttu blocks a body shot from Nti.
Nti tries to throw a body punch but Ruttu avoids it by throwing Nti back against the cage.
Nti is working Ruttu over against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruttu blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Nti lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ruttu wants to stand back up but Nti manages to pass into side control.
Nti 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 Ruttu's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ruttu looking for a sweep but Nti has passed into full mount! Oh no!

And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Nti showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nti 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Nti!
Our winner, Kwame Nti, 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.

Event: WVT 171: Vitali v Creed
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Garrett swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ruttu counters with a stiff right hand.
Garrett misses the jab.
Ruttu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ruttu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Garrett.
Ruttu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ruttu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garrett manages to avoid it.
Ruttu throws a low kick, looking for Garrett's leg but Garrett calmly moves out of range.
Garrett works Ruttu's body with a nice hook.
Ruttu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruttu throws a big shot that misses.
Ruttu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrett throws the left hand but Ruttu avoids the punch easily.
A low kick lands for Ruttu.
Garrett misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Garrett misses.
Garrett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Garrett misses the target.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ruttu.
Garrett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garrett looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruttu is just out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ruttu.
Garrett throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ruttu counters with a left and a right that stings Garrett.
Garrett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Reino Ruttu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garrett has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ruttu finds it's way round the side to connect with Garrett's head.
Ruttu throws a jab when Garrett was well out of range.
Ruttu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ruttu throws a jab when Garrett was well out of range.
Bo Garrett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruttu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garrett is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ruttu's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Garrett misses with a looping right.
Garrett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruttu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garrett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruttu.
Garrett throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ruttu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Garrett slips a straight right by Ruttu.
Garrett misses with a hook
and Ruttu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick by Ruttu misses #TD#
and Garrett counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Garrett.
Ruttu looks like he's trying to stand up.
Garrett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Garrett lands with a punch from half guard.
Ruttu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Garrett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ruttu tries to kick Garrett off but Garrett keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Garrett lands a nice short elbow.
Garrett lands with a punch from half guard.
Garrett 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.
Garrett lands with a punch from half guard.
Garrett 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.
Garrett scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ruttu taking some punishment here, with Garrett in his half guard. #T3#
Garrett thows a huge punch but Ruttu dodges it nicely.
Garrett working over Ruttu with some ground and pound. Ruttu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Garrett winds up and cracks Ruttu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Garrett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ruttu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Garrett is working away from the top position though.
Garrett scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Garrett looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ruttu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ruttu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Garrett lands with a punch from half guard.
Garrett missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Garrett looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Garrett missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Garrett looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ruttu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Garrett landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Garrett thows a huge punch but Ruttu dodges it nicely.
Garrett lands strikes from half guard.
Garrett looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruttu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Garrett thows a huge punch but Ruttu dodges it nicely.
Garrett lands with a punch from half guard.
Garrett is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ruttu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Garrett drops an elbow to the side of Ruttu's head.
Garrett lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Garrett is trying to control the action in half guard but Ruttu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Garrett slips a nice elbow through Ruttu's hands, connecting with Ruttu's forehead.
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. Garrett connects with a nice short shot to Ruttu's temple.
Nice strikes from Garrett there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garrett throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ruttu to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruttu wants to stand and escape but Garrett is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Garrett dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ruttu throws a sloppy body shot #TD#
and Garrett counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ruttu is adopting a defensive guard.
Garrett throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garrett with a nice head shot there.
Garrett scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Garrett throwing strikes from guard but Ruttu blocks nicely.
Garrett with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Garrett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Garrett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Garrett chips away with some ground and pound.
Garrett postures up in Ruttu's guard and throws a big left but Ruttu blocks it. #T1#
Garrett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ruttu is keeping the position for now.
Ruttu has momentary wrist control but Garrett slips an elbow through the middle.
Garrett connects with a couple of short punches.
Ruttu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garrett.
Ruttu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Garrett wants to pass the guard but Ruttu is keeping the position.
Garrett throwing strikes but missing.
Garrett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garrett scoring with some ground and pound.
Ruttu has momentary wrist control but Garrett slips an elbow through the middle.
Garrett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ruttu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Garrett advances position into side control!
Garrett working away.
Garrett throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Garrett scoring with punches and elbows.
Garrett working the head with strikes.
Ruttu on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Garrett throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ruttu struggling a bit here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruttu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ruttu is breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Ruttu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Garrett looks up at the clock and then as Ruttu takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Garrett smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T3#
Ruttu tries to improve position but can't.
Garrett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruttu can do to turn this around?
Garrett cracks Ruttu with a big elbow.
Garrett scoring with punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Garrett's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Garrett scoring with punches from side control. #ROC#Ruttu is rocked!
Garrett working the head and body with strikes.
Ruttu is still in real trouble! Can Garrett finish him?
Ruttu is working to avoid the ground and pound but Garrett connects with a decent elbow.
Ruttu is working to avoid the ground and pound but Garrett connects with a decent elbow.
Garrett lands a strong strike to the head of Ruttu. That's dazed him! Garrett looking to finish here. Ruttu is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Garrett lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Garrett!
Our winner, Bo Garrett, 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.

Event: WVT 163: Siale v Matikainen
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Sturmovik takes a swing at Ruttu's ribcage but misses.
Ruttu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ruttu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A good leg kick by Sturmovik.
Ruttu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sturmovik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ruttu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL2#
Sturmovik moves into the clinch successfully.
Sturmovik lands with a right to the head.
Ruttu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sturmovik is keeping busy.
Sturmovik tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturmovik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sturmovik tries to throw a body punch but Ruttu avoids it by throwing Sturmovik back against the cage.
Sturmovik digs a right hand into Ruttu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ruttu's gas tank.
Ruttu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sturmovik's elbow.
Ruttu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sturmovik.
Sturmovik looking to throw knees to the head but Ruttu is blocking nicely. #T1#
Ruttu tries to stall but Sturmovik uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ruttu scores with a shoulder strike.
Ruttu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ruttu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sturmovik backwards.
Ruttu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sturmovik misses with a body punch.
Ruttu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ruttu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ruttu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruttu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sturmovik has a couple of punches blocked by Ruttu.
Ruttu avoids a wild elbow strike from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruttu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruttu stalling the fight.
Ruttu prevents a body shot from Sturmovik.
Ruttu misses with some punches.
Sturmovik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sturmovik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ruttu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ruttu blocks a body shot from Sturmovik. #T2#
Ruttu is stalling here.
Ruttu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sturmovik backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturmovik using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ruttu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ruttu lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Sturmovik.
Sturmovik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ruttu gets through Sturmovik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ruttu blocks a body shot from Sturmovik.
Ruttu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ruttu stalling against the cage. #BC#
Ruttu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sturmovik misses with an uppercut. Ruttu saw that one coming.
Sturmovik misses with a lunging right hand
and Ruttu counters with an outside leg kick.
Sturmovik wants to clinch.#T3#
Sturmovik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruttu.
Sturmovik takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sturmovik misses with a kick to the body
and Ruttu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ruttu connects with a jab.#ROC#Sturmovik is rocked!
Sturmovik walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Sturmovik limp body while Ruttu jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reino Ruttu!
Reino Ruttu thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT 150: Briggs v Thib Jr
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Voin connects with a body shot.
Voin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ruttu defends it nicely.
A jab from Voin misses.
It looked like Ruttu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ruttu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#It looks like Zima Voin has been cut.
Ruttu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Voin closes the distance and clinches.
Ruttu lands with a left to the head.
Ruttu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ruttu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Voin working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Voin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ruttu after a bit of a struggle.
Ruttu gets through Voin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Voin misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Ruttu misses with a punch to the body.
Ruttu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruttu lands an uppercut.
Ruttu lands a shoulder strike.
Ruttu is leaning against Voin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Voin is looking for a takedown.
Reino Ruttu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zima Voin.
Come on Ruttu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC#
Ruttu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A low kick lands for Ruttu.
Voin misses with an uppercut
and Ruttu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ruttu blocks a jab.
Ruttu is looking to counter with a body kick.
Voin just misses with a punch to the body.
Voin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ruttu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Voin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ruttu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Voin scrambles back to his feet.
Ruttu keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Ruttu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Voin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ruttu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Voin misses with a left hand
and Ruttu counters with a big right hand! Oh Voin is in trouble here! Ruttu follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reino Ruttu!
A relieved looking Reino Ruttu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WVT 137: Ryoto v Matikainen
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Murphy falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Ruttu counter with a right hand.
A leg kick checked by Ruttu.
Ruttu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Murphy shoots for a takedown but Ruttu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ruttu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ruttu misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
Good leg kick by Ruttu.
Murphy gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ruttu counters with a nice uppercut.
Ruttu avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Murphy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ruttu avoids the body shot from Murphy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Ruttu.
Ruttu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ruttu.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Murphy 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.
Murphy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ruttu is out of range and Murphy settles back down. #T1#
Ruttu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Paddy Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ruttu counters with a straight right hand.
Murphy looks to throw a body kick
and Ruttu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Ruttu to counter with a crisp jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Murphy.
Ruttu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab from Ruttu misses.
Ruttu moves out of range of the body kick from Murphy.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Ruttu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ruttu throws a low kick but Murphy moves out of range easily.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ruttu as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Murphy drives through with a takedown into Ruttu's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruttu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Murphy trying to control but Ruttu is working from the bottom.
Ruttu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ruttu tries to get out of the position.#ES#
Ruttu has his feet on Murphy's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Murphy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ruttu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ruttu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murphy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Murphy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Ruttu throws a low kick, looking for Murphy's leg but Murphy calmly moves out of range.
Murphy shoots in looking for a takedown but Ruttu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Murphy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Reino Ruttu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paddy Murphy.
Ruttu throws a poor cross that misses
and Murphy counters with a low kick, right behind Ruttu 's knee.
Murphy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Murphy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Murphy.
Nice uppercut lands for Ruttu. That snapped Murphy's head back.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ruttu.
An inside leg kick lands from Ruttu.
Murphy misses the body punch
and Ruttu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Murphy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Murphy throws a lazy head kick
and Ruttu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ruttu.
Murphy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ruttu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Murphy just manages to avoid it.
Reino Ruttu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruttu blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Ruttu connects with a looping right hand.
Murphy checks a leg kick.
Ruttu with a nice calf kick.
Murphy throws a chopping leg kick but Ruttu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Murphy cracks Ruttu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Murphy throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ruttu.
Ruttu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Murphy.
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick from Ruttu.
Ruttu blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Ruttu throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy darts in trying to clinch
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Murphy is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reino Ruttu dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Murphy misses with a jab to the body
and Ruttu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Ruttu finish him?
Ruttu slips under a jab from Murphy.
A quick step to the side and Ruttu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy seems to have recovered his senses.
Murphy dives in and grabs Ruttu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ruttu pushes down on Murphy's head and hops out.
A big right from Ruttu misses.
Nice shot by Ruttu.
Murphy throws a nice head kick!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Murphy - that will leave a mark!
Ruttu closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Murphy! Ruttu dives in looking to finish! Murphy is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reino Ruttu!
After winning the bout, Reino Ruttu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 122: Takahashi v Assndrop
Date: Jun 30, 2023

#R1#
Ruttu takes a swing at Big Foot's ribcage but misses.
We've been told by Ruttu's head coaches at Jorzi GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ruttu throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Big Foot fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ruttu sprawls well initially but Big Foot persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ruttu trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Big Foot seems to be working for a kimura but Ruttu defends the submission attempt.
Big Foot is pressing down on Ruttu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ruttu is holding on for now.
Ruttu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Big Foot on the ground.
Big Foot is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruttu is trying to stand up here but Big Foot is controlling him well.
Big Foot is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Big Foot is working for a kimura but Ruttu is defending it quite comfortably. #T1##SUB2#
Big Foot is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Big Foot is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ruttu tries to get to full guard but Big Foot has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Big Foot seems to be working for a kimura but Ruttu defends the submission attempt.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Big Foot sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ruttu holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ruttu is defending against the submission attempts here by Big Foot.
Ruttu is trying to stand up here but Big Foot is controlling him well.
Big Foot slows the pace down in half guard.
Ruttu is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Big Foot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruttu keeps working.
Big Foot trying to pass the guard but Ruttu defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Big Foot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruttu keeps working.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ruttu pushes Big Foot off looking to stand but Big Foot dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ruttu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Big Foot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ruttu's waist but Ruttu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Big Foot off to one side.
Big Foot fails with a takedown attempt.
Big Foot with a poor takedown
and Ruttu counters with a straight right hand.
Reino Ruttu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Unicorn Big Foot.
Big Foot misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ruttu is looking to counter with a body kick.#T4##TD2#
Big Foot closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Big Foot lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Ruttu has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Big Foot has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Ruttu trying to control the position but instead, Big Foot has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ruttu into the cage.
Ruttu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Big Foot backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Big Foot.
Big Foot tries to pull guard but Ruttu won't allow it.
Big Foot goes for a takedown attempt but Ruttu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Big Foot tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ruttu swivels and escapes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Big Foot doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ruttu counters with a right hand to the body.
Reino Ruttu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Big Foot with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ruttu counters with a good low kick that Big Foot was not able to check.
Ruttu stuffs the takedown attempt from Big Foot. Big Foot gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reino Ruttu dominated that round.
That's time! Ruttu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Big Foot shoots in for a double leg but Ruttu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Big Foot goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Big Foot shoots in for a takedown but Ruttu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ruttu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ruttu counters with a straight right hand.
Big Foot will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Ruttu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reino Ruttu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Unicorn Big Foot.
Big Foot throws a body kick that misses.
Ruttu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Big Foot shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ruttu pinned against the cage. Ruttu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruttu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Big Foot.
Ruttu's corner calls for a 1-2. Ruttu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ruttu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Big Foot tries for a takedown but Ruttu circles away easily
and Ruttu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch combination from Ruttu misses. #T1#
Ruttu lunges at Big Foot with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Big Foot's hand.
Reino Ruttu is winning the standup battle so far.
Big Foot wants to clinch.
Ruttu tried to counter with a leg kick but Big Foot avoided it.
Ruttu misses with a leg kick.
Big Foot shoots in for a takedown but Ruttu shows good takedown defense.
Ruttu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Big Foot shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ruttu but Ruttu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Big Foot tries to clinch there but Ruttu circles away.
Ruttu scores with a nice head shot.#ROC#Big Foot is rocked!
Big Foot throws a head kick that misses.
Ruttu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Big Foot is still on wobbly legs! Can Ruttu finish him?
Ruttu lands an uppercut, right on the button! Big Foot tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reino Ruttu!
A relieved looking Reino Ruttu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WVT 112: Custer v Heights
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Wolf.
Wolf misses with a looping right.
Ruttu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wolf misses with a right hand
and Ruttu counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Wolf moves into range and clinches up with Ruttu.
Wolf looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wolf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ruttus head.
Good body shot from Ruttu.
Ruttu lands a body shot.
Wolf pushes Ruttu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruttu working aggressively here.
Ruttu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wolf backwards. #BC2#
Wolf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wolf wants to clinch
enabling Ruttu to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Wolf takes the fight into the clinch.
Wolf throws a head punch that misses.
Wolf throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ruttu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
Ruttu looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Wolf fails to land.
Wolf lands an elbow just above Ruttu 's eye.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wolf.
Wolf blocks a body shot from Ruttu.
Ruttu misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Wolf manages to break the clinch.
Wolf lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice defenses there by Ruttu.
Wolf misses with a low kick.
Wolf misses with a straight left.
Ruttu tries to move into range but Wolf moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wolf throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ruttu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Ruttu walks into a left hand.
Wolf throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ruttu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Wolf rushes Ruttu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wolf misses with an elbow over the top.
Wolf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ruttu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ruttu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ruttu cracks Wolf with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Wolf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wolf lands a nice looking body shot.
Ruttu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wolf.
Wolf tries a low kick but Ruttu avoids it.
Ruttu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Wolf missing with a left hand there. Ruttu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Ruttu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3##CL2#
Wolf has Ruttu up against the cage in a clinch.
Ruttu gets through Wolf's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ruttu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruttu wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice left hand lands by Ruttu.
Ruttu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wolf misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Wolf breaks from the clinch.
A low kick lands for Wolf.
Wolf swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ruttu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wolf uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ruttu has time to react.
Nice shot lands for Wolf.
Nice body punch from Wolf. #T4#
Wolf lands with a straight right. Ruttu didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolf misses with a body shot.
Wolf throws out a loose jab but Ruttu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruttu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Wolf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A counter left hand to the body from Ruttu misses its target.
Wolf slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ruttu looks to throw the jab but Wolf is out of range.
Wolf chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wolf tries to land a leg kick but Ruttu saw it coming and moves away.
It looked like Ruttu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wolf.
Wolf throws a looping overhand right but Ruttu ducks down to avoid it.
Ruttu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Wolf rushes Ruttu and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruttu.
Wolf throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ruttu blocks it with crossed arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Coyote Wolf dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Ruttu staying out of range there.
Wolf attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ruttu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wolf lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Wolf moves into the clinch.
Ruttu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ruttu misses with a punch to the body.
Ruttu scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Wolf as the two fighters clinch.
Wolf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruttu tries to stall but Wolf uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ruttu dodges an elbow strike from Wolf.
Ruttu cracks Wolf with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ruttu.
Ruttu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wolf backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Wolf fails to land. #T1#
Wolf trying to land knees to the body.
Wolf gets through Ruttu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ruttu.
Ruttu lands a nice shot to the body.
Wolf lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ruttu.
Wolf misses with a punch to the body.
Ruttu blocking some punches.
Ruttu misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruttu.
Ruttu is struggling to control the position.
Good body shot from Ruttu.
Ruttu is trying to maintain a safe position but Wolf gets an underhook and turns Ruttu into the cage.
Ruttu misses with some punches.
Wolf lands a nice elbow.
Wolf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ruttu prevents a body shot from Wolf.
Ruttu blocking some punches.
Ruttu blocks an uppercut.
Wolf throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Wolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wolf misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ruttu.
Wolf scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruttu lands a nice shot to the body.
Wolf scores with a shoulder strike.
Ruttu slows down the pace here.
Wolf creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wolf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ruttu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wolf.
Ruttu looking to stall.
Ruttu gets through Wolf's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wolf throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Wolf gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ruttu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruttu scores with a shot to the side of Wolf's head.
Wolf throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ruttu blocks it with crossed arms.
Wolf has a couple of punches blocked by Ruttu.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wolf just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ruttu's brow.
A hook to the body from Ruttu.
Ruttu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wolf is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Ruttu fails to land.
Coyote Wolf seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Ruttu fails to land.
Ruttu lands with a light punch inside.
Wolf lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wolf tries to work over Ruttu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ruttu throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Ruttu.
The referee calls for Ruttu to work.
Ruttu misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Ruttu lands with a light punch inside.
Ruttu gets through Wolf's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wolf prevents a body shot from Ruttu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolf tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ruttu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wolf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruttu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wolf is keeping busy.
Ruttu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wolf has a couple of punches blocked by Ruttu.
Ruttu tries to stall but Wolf uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ruttu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wolfs head.
Wolf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ruttu backwards.
Ruttu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wolf swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruttu uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Wolf breaks from the clinch.
Wolf connects with a nice looking jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Coyote Wolf will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Wolf throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ruttu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ruttu throwing a counter right hand but Wolf manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Wolf.
Wolf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wolf misses the jab.#CL2#
Wolf moves into the clinch successfully.
Ruttu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wolf backwards.
Ruttu swings wildly with an uppercut but Wolf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wolf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wolf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruttu throws a head punch that misses.
Ruttu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruttu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ruttu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ruttu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
A short left from Ruttu.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wolf.
Wolf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruttu blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Wolf breaks from the clinch.
Wolf jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wolf moves out of range of the strikes.
Wolf scores with a nice head shot.
Wolf scores with a jab. Ruttu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wolf throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ruttu throwing a counter right hand but Wolf manages to avoid it.
Ruttu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wolf throws a shot from downtown. Ruttu moves away and avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Ruttu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Reino Ruttu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ruttu moves out of range as Wolf strikes.
It looked like Ruttu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Wolf misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolf scores with a jab to the head.
Ruttu cracks Wolf with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ruttu punishes Wolf's body with a nice straight punch.
Coyote Wolf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some bone on bone action there as Ruttu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wolf misses with a straight right.
Ruttu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ruttu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ruttu is looking to counter punch.
Wolf lands a jab.
Wolf lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Ruttu swats away the attempt to clinch by Wolf.
Ruttu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wolf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Ruttu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ruttu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wolf.
A little feinted left hand from Ruttu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ruttu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wolf.
Ruttu throwing a counter right hand but Wolf manages to avoid it.
Wolf scoring well with a low kick there.
Wolf misses with a straight right.
Ruttu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ruttu checks a low kick from Wolf.
Wolf tries to land a leg kick but Ruttu saw it coming and moves away. #T4#
Wolf misses with a low kick.
Ruttu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ruttu slips under a jab from Wolf.
A little feinted left hand from Ruttu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Wolf misses its intended target.
Ruttu throwing a counter right hand but Wolf manages to avoid it.
Wolf swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wolf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Coyote Wolf is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wolf lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ruttu swats away the attempt to clinch by Wolf.
A little feinted left hand from Ruttu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wolf wants to clinch but Ruttu slips to the side
and Ruttu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wolf thinking.
Wolf throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little feinted left hand from Ruttu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wolf wants to land a leg kick but Ruttu is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Coyote Wolf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wolf winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coyote Wolf!
Coyote Wolf made sure to mention his sponsor, FUClothing in his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2023

#R1#
Ruttu lands with a right hand.
Martinez has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Ruttu counters with a nice right hand that sends Martinez toppling to the canvas! Martinez scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ruttu finish him?!#ROC2#Martinez is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Fabiano Martinez has been cut.
Ruttu measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Martinez! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Reino Ruttu!
A relieved looking Reino Ruttu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SCRAP 5: Johnson vs. Jovovic
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1#
Quark scores with a hook to the body. Ruttu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Quark throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Quark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Barkeep Quark has been cut.#TD2#
Quark drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Quark looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Quark lands a couple of digs.
Quark is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ruttu pulls Quark in close to his closed guard and prevents Quark from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quark sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Quark throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Ruttu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Quark controls from within his opponent's guard.
Quark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruttu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Quark distracts Ruttu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Quark forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Quark is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ruttu is just riding it out for now. Quark eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Quark slips a nice elbow through Ruttu's hands, connecting with Ruttu's forehead.
Ruttu is trying to control but can't.
Quark is pressing down on Ruttu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ruttu is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quark seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ruttu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ruttu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ruttu tries to get out of the position.
Quark working Ruttu over with strikes.
Ruttu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Ruttu tries to kick Quark off but Quark keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Quark has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Quark is working for a guillotine from mount but Ruttu frees his head quite easily.
Quark controlling the pace for now.
Quark dominating with strikes here.
Quark tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Ruttu's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Ruttu is bucking up trying to escape but Quark cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Quark with shots to the head and body - Ruttu looks very uncomfortable down there.
Quark in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Quark controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruttu wants to hold on but Quark pushes him away.
Quark lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barkeep Quark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barkeep Quark's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Quark waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruttu.
An attempted straight right counter from Ruttu misses the target.
Quark tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Quark works Ruttu's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quark misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Ruttu misses the target.
A big right from Quark misses.
Ruttu throwing a counter right hand but Quark manages to avoid it.
Ruttu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab, jab by Quark - just one landing. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Quark. Ruttu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Quark darts in looking for a takedown but Ruttu gets double underhooks and turns Quark into the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Quark.
Ruttu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ruttu throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Quark counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Quark working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ruttu is trying to improve his position.#T2#
The strikes coming from Quark are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ruttu manages to get back to half guard.
Ruttu tries to get to full guard but Quark has control of the leg.
Quark lands with a punch from half guard.
Quark with the ground and pound but Ruttu uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Quark stays in close to Ruttu's body and controls the position.
Quark lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Ruttu trying to control the position.
Ruttu looking to control but Quark passes into half guard.
Barkeep Quark has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ruttu is trying to maintain the position but Quark is very close to passing his half guard.
Ruttu has hold of Quark's hands but Quark slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Quark prevents Ruttu from standing back up.
Quark lands with a punch from half guard.
Ruttu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Quark is working away from the top position though.
Quark takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ruttu pushes Quark off looking to stand but Quark dives back in and keeps control. #T4#
Quark is keen to just control but Ruttu is a slippery customer.
Quark is just content to waste time from the top position. Ruttu takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Quark stays in close to Ruttu's body and controls the position.
Quark tries to free his leg and advance position but Ruttu is retaining full guard.
Quark trying to control but Ruttu is working from the bottom.
Ruttu is trying to control the position but Quark postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Quark thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ruttu is trying to control the position but Quark postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barkeep Quark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Barkeep Quark's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Quark lands with an uppercut that bounces Ruttu off the cage and back into range.
Ruttu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Quark.
Ruttu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ruttu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ruttu throwing a counter right hand but Quark manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quark fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1##TD2#
Quark feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ruttu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Quark looking to pass the guard.
Quark keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ruttu's head.
Quark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ruttu being controlled here, momentarily.
Ruttu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Quark on the ground.
Ruttu is looking to stand up but Quark isn't so interested in that idea.
Ruttu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Quark slips nicely into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Quark lands a nice short elbow.
Quark content to control rather than advance.
Quark lands with a punch from half guard.
Quark performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Quark looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Quark thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Ruttu trying to hold on to Quark's head to control him but Quark postures up.
Ruttu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Quark.
Ruttu is not content to let Quark control the position.
Still in half guard, Quark seems content to control.
Quark is keen to just control but Ruttu is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Quark is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ruttu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Quark.
Ruttu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Quark's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Quark's back!#T4#
Quark rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Quark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Quark is trying to maintain the position but Ruttu is very close to passing his half guard.
Quark wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruttu wants to free his trapped foot but Quark is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are battling for position here. Quark manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barkeep Quark really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barkeep Quark'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.#R4#
Quark tries for a takedown but Ruttu circles away easily
and Ruttu counters with a stiff right hand.
Quark with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ruttu to score with a decent uppercut.
Quark looks for a takedown but Ruttu sprawls well.
Ruttu is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quark shoots in looking for a takedown but Ruttu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Quark's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A counter left hand to the body from Ruttu misses its target.
Reino Ruttu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barkeep Quark.
Quark lands a glancing blow to the side of Ruttu's head.#T1#
Quark throws an off balance right hand
and Ruttu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Quark tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ruttu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Quark somewhat.
Quark lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Quark takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Quark has his takedown stuffed
and Ruttu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Quark tries for a takedown but Ruttu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ruttu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Quark closes the distance and clinches up with Ruttu, looking for a takedown. Quark pushes Ruttu against the cage but Ruttu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Ruttu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Quark throws a looping overhand right but Ruttu ducks down to avoid it.
Ruttu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Quark looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ruttu feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T3#
Quark goes for a double leg but Ruttu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ruttu continues to drive forward.
Quark throws a right hand that misses
and Ruttu counters with a good low kick that Quark was not able to check.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Quark looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ruttu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Quark misses with a double jab. #T4#
Quark tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ruttu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Quark somewhat.
Quark slips under a jab from Ruttu.#CL2#
Quark drives through and clinches with Ruttu against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quark is trying to pull guard but Ruttu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Quark tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ruttu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Quark working aggressively here.
Quark looking for a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reino Ruttu had his way with Barkeep Quark in that round.
The cut man is working on Barkeep Quark's cut.
That's time! Ruttu'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!#R5#
Quark shoots and misses
and Ruttu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Ruttu gets tackled into the cage by Quark. Quark maintains the clinch.
Ruttu lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Ruttu on the inside.
Ruttu is trying to maintain a safe position but Quark gets an underhook and turns Ruttu into the cage.
Quark tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ruttu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Quark tries to pull guard but Ruttu holds him up against the cage and eventually Quark drops back down to his feet.
Reino Ruttu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barkeep Quark.
Ruttu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Quark backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruttu lands a body punch.
Ruttu taking a breather.
Ruttu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Quark is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ruttu to keep the fight standing.
Ruttu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Quark blocks an uppercut.
The referee calls for Ruttu to work.
Quark tries to pull guard but Ruttu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Quark misses with some punches.
Quark jumps guard but Ruttu stands there with Quark around his waist. Quark gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Quark changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ruttu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Reino Ruttu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quark takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Quark is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ruttu 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.
Reino Ruttu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Quark fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ruttu.
Quark throws an off balance right hand
and Quark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ruttu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Quark counters with a nice uppercut.
Quark has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Ruttu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Quark! Ruttu lets Quark back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Quark is rocked!#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Quark is defended easily by Ruttu.
Quark lands with a shot to the body.
Barkeep Quark is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Quark fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ruttu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Quark shoots in for a double leg but Ruttu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#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.
Ruttu misses with a lunging right hand
and Quark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Ruttu.
Quark rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Ruttu to counter with a crisp jab.
Quark with a poor takedown
and Ruttu counters with a nice body shot.
Ruttu misses with a looping left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ruttu.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reino Ruttu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Quark has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barkeep Quark!
Barkeep Quark is the new welterweight champion!
Barkeep Quark thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 16, 2023

#R1#
Ruttu lands with a good body shot.
Ruttu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jorzi GYM in the buildup to the fight.
Decent striking displayed by Ruttu there.
Ruttu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A cross from Ruttu lands.
Ruttu drops Patterson with a big left hand! Patterson is injured, injured bad! Ruttu jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reino Ruttu!
Reino Ruttu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2022

#R1#
Ruttu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab from Ruttu.#CUT#It looks like Sky Genie has been cut.
Ruttu fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Genie square on the jaw! Damn, Genie is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reino Ruttu!
After winning the bout, Reino Ruttu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2022

#R1#
Del Paco darts in trying to clinch
and Ruttu counters with an outside leg kick.
Ruttu throws out a loose jab but Del Paco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruttu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Del Paco on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ruttu. Ruttu obviously looking to wear him down.
Del Paco lands a jab to the head.
Ruttu throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Paco misses with a body shot.
Del Paco tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Del Paco connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ruttu. Ruttu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Del Paco scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ruttu in his tracks. #T1#
Ruttu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Del Paco checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Del Paco throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ruttu counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Lucia Del Paco has been cut.
Ruttu moves away from the strike by Del Paco.
Ruttu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Del Paco takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ruttu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Del Paco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ruttu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Del Paco thows a leg kick but Ruttu checks it
and Ruttu counters with a right hand to the body.
Del Paco scores with a jab to the jaw.
Del Paco takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Del Paco has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lucia Del Paco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Paco swings for the body but Ruttu moves out of range.
Ruttu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Del Paco.
Del Paco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruttu half committed to a counter leg kick.#T2#
Del Paco tries to clinch up
and Ruttu counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Del Paco fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ruttu checks it well.
Del Paco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruttu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Decent striking displayed by Del Paco there.
Del Paco misses with an uppercut.
Ruttu misses with an uppercut. Del Paco saw that one coming.
Del Paco attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Ruttu misses the target.
Del Paco throws a leg kick that misses.
Ruttu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Del Paco misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
Ruttu keeps the fight on the outside.
Del Paco throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ruttu.
Del Paco looks to land a right hand but Ruttu moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Ruttu misses the target.
Ruttu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ruttu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ruttu staying out of range there.
Del Paco tries a head kick but it misses.
Del Paco fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Ruttu misses the target.
Del Paco thows a leg kick but Ruttu checks it
and Del Paco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Del Paco throws a big shot that misses.
Del Paco throws a head kick that misses
and Ruttu counters with a stiff right hand.
Del Paco misses with a wild body shot.
Del Paco throws a lazy right hand but Ruttu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ruttu throwing a counter right hand but Del Paco manages to avoid it.
Del Paco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ruttu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ruttu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Del Paco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ruttu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ruttu ducks under a wild hook from Del Paco.
And Ruttu counters with a quick kick to the body but Del Paco blocks it.
Del Paco lands a nice hook to Ruttu's body. Ruttu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ruttu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lucia Del Paco will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lucia Del Paco's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Del Paco scores with a jab.
Del Paco tries to clinch but Ruttu is having none of it.
Ruttu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Del Paco throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruttu.
It looked like Ruttu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Del Paco misses with a hook to the body
letting Ruttu counter with a right hand.
Ruttu avoids the head kick by Del Paco.
Ruttu thinks about countering with a body kick.
Del Paco misses with a body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Del Paco. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Del Paco.
Del Paco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ruttu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ruttu is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Paco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Ruttu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ruttu looks to land a right hand but Del Paco moved out of range.
Ruttu avoids the body shot from Del Paco.
Ruttu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ruttu blocks the body kick. #T1#
Del Paco tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ruttu counters with a right hand to the body.
Del Paco misses with an uppercut
letting Ruttu counter with a right hand.
Ruttu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Del Paco.
As Del Paco backs away, Ruttu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Del Paco closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ruttu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#That has opened up Lucia Del Paco's cut even more.
Del Paco tests Ruttu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Del Paco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Del Paco is looking to clinch but Ruttu is avoiding it.
Ruttu is looking to counter punch.
Del Paco wants to clinch up but Ruttu keeps it at a distance.
Del Paco fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Ruttu misses the target.#T2#
Ruttu keeps the fight on the outside.
Del Paco looks to land a body kick but Ruttu moved away.
Del Paco misses the shot to the body.
Ruttu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Del Paco just manages to avoid it.
Ruttu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Del Paco wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ruttu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ruttu avoids a kick to the body.
Ruttu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Del Paco looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruttu is just out of range.
Del Paco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ruttu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Del Paco looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruttu is just out of range.
Del Paco tries to land a body kick
and Del Paco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Del Paco misses with a wild body shot.
Ruttu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ruttu connects with a jab.
Del Paco thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Ruttu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Del Paco. Ruttu does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Ruttu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Del Paco tries to clinch there but Ruttu circles away.
Ruttu appears to be looking for a big counter.
Del Paco jabs at Ruttu's body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Del Paco lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ruttu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ruttu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Del Paco misses with a looping left.
A jab from Del Paco misses.
Del Paco misses with a hook
and Ruttu counters with a leg kick.
Del Paco will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ruttu tried to counter with a leg kick but Del Paco avoided it.#T4#
Del Paco tries to score with a low kick but Ruttu moves his leg out of the way.
Ruttu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Del Paco throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Ruttu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Del Paco wants to clinch.
Ruttu is looking to counter with head kicks.
Del Paco wants to clinch up but Ruttu keeps it at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Del Paco.
Del Paco fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ruttu checks it well.
Del Paco wants to slow Ruttu down by chopping away at his legs.
Ruttu lands a jab.
Del Paco misses with a hook
and Ruttu counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lucia Del Paco will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lucia Del Paco's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A big left from Del Paco misses.
Ruttu throws a quick counter kick to the body but Del Paco avoids it.
Ruttu checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Ruttu misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Del Paco there.
Ruttu defending well as Del Paco loads up on a big left hand.
Del Paco scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A cross from Ruttu lands.
Del Paco tries to clinch but Ruttu is having none of it.
Ruttu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lucia Del Paco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruttu ducks under a wild hook from Del Paco.
And Ruttu counters with a quick kick to the body but Del Paco blocks it.
Ruttu staying out of range there.
Del Paco misses with a low kick.
Ruttu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Del Paco throws a shot from downtown. Ruttu moves away and avoids it.
Ruttu is looking to counter punch.
Del Paco throws a push kick but Ruttu slaps the foot to one side.
Ruttu throwing a counter right hand but Del Paco manages to avoid it.
Del Paco misses with a leg kick
enabling Ruttu to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#The cut above Lucia Del Paco's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ruttu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Del Paco misses with a lunging right hand
and Ruttu counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Del Paco is rocked!
Del Paco throws a hook to the side of Ruttu's head but Ruttu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ruttu throws a quick counter kick to the body but Del Paco avoids it.
Del Paco is still on wobbly legs! Can Ruttu finish him?
Del Paco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruttu manages to avoid it.
Del Paco seems to have recovered his senses.
Del Paco misses with a kick to the body.
Ruttu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Del Paco. Ruttu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Del Paco misses with a right hand
and Ruttu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Del Paco throws a leg kick #KD#
and Ruttu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Del Paco! Ruttu lets Del Paco back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Reino Ruttu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Del Paco misses.
Ruttu blocks the body kick.
Ruttu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Del Paco looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruttu is just out of range.
Ruttu throwing a counter right hand but Del Paco manages to avoid it.
Del Paco misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ruttu counters with a big right hand! Oh Del Paco is in trouble here! Ruttu follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reino Ruttu!

Event: KOP RISE
Date: Aug 26, 2022

#R1#
Cozad connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cozad tries to work over Ruttu's front leg with a kick but Ruttu checks it.
Ruttu raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cozad throws a leg kick
and Ruttu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cozad throws a chopping leg kick but Ruttu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cozad jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ruttu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ruttu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cozad is out of range.
Cozad 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.
Cozad throws a hook but Ruttu avoids it easily.
Ruttu avoids the body shot from Cozad.
A clash of legs there as Ruttu blocks the low kick.#T1#
Cozad misses with the combination.
Ruttu is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ruttu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cozad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cozad with a jab.
Cozad changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cozad throws an overhand right that lands on Ruttu's shoulder, as Ruttu tries to avoid the shot.
Ruttu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A low kick from Cozad is predictable there
letting Ruttu counter with a right hand. #T2#
A left lands for Cozad.
A big right from Ruttu misses.
Pope Cozad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cozad moves out of range as Ruttu strikes.
Cozad throws a leg kick
and Ruttu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Ruttu.
Ruttu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cozad looks to throw the jab but Ruttu is out of range.
Cozad missing with a left hand there. Ruttu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cozad loads up on a big right hand but Ruttu slips the punch.
Ruttu throws a fast counter high kick but Cozad manages to duck under it in time.#T3#
Cozad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cozad looks to throw a body kick
and Ruttu counters with a good low kick that Cozad was not able to check.
Ruttu checks a leg kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ruttu! But no joy.
Cozad scores with a nice strike.
Cozad swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looks like Cozad has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Cozad ducks right into an uppercut from Ruttu.
Cozad connects with a looping right hand.
Ruttu with a jab.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Cozad.
Cozad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruttu moves away.
Ruttu misses with an uppercut.
Cozad throws a front kick that sends Ruttu stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for Ruttu.
Nice shot lands for Cozad.
Ruttu ducks under a wild hook from Cozad.
Ruttu slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pope Cozad dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cozad throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ruttu counters with a good, hard body kick but Cozad shrugs it off.
Cozad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cozad backing away here, and Ruttu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice defenses there by Cozad.
Cozad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ruttu counters with a nice body shot.
Ruttu blocks a low kick nicely.
Cozad misses with a hook. Ruttu ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ruttu! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruttu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruttu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ruttu swings for the body but Cozad moves out of range.
Cozad fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ruttu just manages to avoid it.
Cozad misses with an uppercut.
Ruttu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Cozad scores with a sloppy right hand. Ruttu should have avoided that one.
Cozad on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cozad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruttu can do to turn this around?
Cozad throws a right hand that misses
and Ruttu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Pope Cozad has been cut.
Cozad throws an off balance right hand
and Cozad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cozad takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ruttu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ruttu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cozad misses with an uppercut. Ruttu saw that one coming.
Ruttu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cozad with a body shot.
Cozad throws a right hand that misses
and Ruttu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Ruttu lands a leg kick that knocks Cozad off balance momentarily.
Cozad has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ruttu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cozad misses with a right hand
and Ruttu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cozad blocks a jab.
Cozad appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cozad scoring well with a low kick there.
Cozad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cozad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cozad has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Cozad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Ruttu blocks a jab.
Cozad scores with a three punch combo!
Ruttu defending well as Cozad loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ruttu! But no joy.
Cozad fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ruttu is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Cozad misses.
Ruttu throws out a counter right but Cozad avoids it with no problem.
Good shot there by Cozad.
Cozad lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A punch combination from Cozad misses.
Ruttu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Ruttu misses the target.
Cozad throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Ruttu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ruttu lands with a shot to the body.
Cozad lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruttu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cozad swings widly with a right hand
and Ruttu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cozad lands a jab.
Cozad connects with a single shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pope Cozad will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pope Cozad'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!#R3#
Cozad fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ruttu ducks under a wild hook from Cozad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ruttu! But no joy.
Cozad ducks under a wild hook from Ruttu.
Cozad misses with a straight right.
Ruttu shapes to counter with a head kick.
Cozad throws a hook but Ruttu avoids it easily.
It seemed like Ruttu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A clash of legs there as Ruttu blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad scores with a nice head shot.
Cozad swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Ruttu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cozad.
Cozad throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruttu.
Ruttu needs to keep his hands up - Cozad had a free shot at his head there.
Cozad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ruttu punishes Cozad's body with a nice straight punch.
Cozad misses with a hook
and Ruttu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruttu throws a hook to the side of Cozad's head but Cozad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ruttu blocks a head kick by Cozad.
Reino Ruttu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ruttu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cozad throws a leg kick but Ruttu checks it.
Ruttu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cozad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ruttu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cozad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ruttu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Cozad tenderised Ruttu's leg. Ruttu is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruttu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cozad momentarily.
Ruttu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ruttu throws a counter combo.#T3#
Ruttu misses with an uppercut. Cozad saw that one coming.
Cozad swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ruttu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big right from Cozad misses.
Cozad backing away here, and Ruttu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cozad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ruttu! But no joy.
Cozad with a nice calf kick.
Cozad works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
Cozad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Ruttu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ruttu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cozad appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ruttu ducks under a wild hook from Cozad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ruttu! But no joy.
Ruttu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ruttu slips a straight right by Cozad.
Ruttu throws out a counter right but Cozad avoids it with no problem.
Cozad throws a head kick that misses.
Ruttu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cozad throws a combination that misses
and Ruttu counters with a low kick, right behind Cozad 's knee.
Pope Cozad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cozad tests Ruttu's chin there with a solid looking shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pope Cozad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cozad has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pope Cozad!

Event: KOP Mantle
Date: Jul 29, 2022

#R1#
Ruttu misses with a looping right.
Slaissi lands with a nice body punch.
Ruttu throws out a loose jab but Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slaissi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Both fighters circling a little - Slaissi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Slaissi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Slaissi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Slaissi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ruttu moves out of range of the body kick from Slaissi.
Ruttu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ruttu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruttu ducks right into an uppercut from Slaissi.
Slaissi scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Slaissi lands with a shot to the body.
Slaissi throws a big shot that misses.
Slaissi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bimbo Slaissi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruttu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've been told by Ruttu's head coaches at Jorzi GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Slaissi misses the target.
Ruttu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slaissi misses with a low kick as Ruttu jumps back.
Ruttu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Slaissi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Slaissi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Slaissi just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruttu misses with a straight right.
Slaissi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Slaissi is looking to land body kicks.
A quick step to the side and Ruttu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Slaissi scores with a decent looking hook.
Slaissi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruttu tried to counter with a leg kick but Slaissi avoided it.
Slaissi with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slaissi throws an off balance right hand
and Ruttu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slaissi misses with a hook
and Slaissi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slaissi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Slaissi jabs at Ruttu's body.
Slaissi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Slaissi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Slaissi.
Slaissi lands a jab-cross combination. #T3#
Slaissi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Slaissi lands with a thumping leg kick. #KD#
Ruttu drops Slaissi with a beautiful combination! Slaissi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ruttu is looking for the KO!#ROC#Slaissi is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Bimbo Slaissi has been cut.
Slaissi throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruttu.
Slaissi dips to his left and cracks Ruttu with an uppercut!
Slaissi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruttu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slaissi throws out the jab.
Slaissi throws a hook but Ruttu avoids it easily.
Ruttu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Slaissi misses with a kick to the body
and Ruttu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Slaissi loads up on a big right hand but Ruttu slips the punch.
Slaissi throws a good cross that connects.
Slaissi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Slaissi jabs Ruttu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ruttu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ruttu slips under a jab.
Ruttu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Slaissi throws a low kick, looking for Ruttu's leg but Ruttu calmly moves out of range.
Slaissi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ruttu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ruttu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ruttu checks a leg kick.
Slaissi cracks Ruttu with an open hand slap.
Slaissi throws an off balance right hand
and Ruttu counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slaissi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Slaissi throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Ruttu counter with a right hand.
Ruttu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bimbo Slaissi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bimbo Slaissi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Slaissi throws an overhand right that lands on Ruttu's shoulder, as Ruttu tries to avoid the shot.
Ruttu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Slaissi scores with a hook.
Slaissi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruttu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Slaissi tries to land a front kick but Ruttu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ruttu is looking for a counter combo.
Slaissi misses with a wild body shot.
Slaissi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ruttu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaissi blocks a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ruttu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Slaissi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ruttu on the side of the head.#T1#
Slaissi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ruttu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Slaissi scores with a hook to the body. Ruttu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Slaissi throws a big shot that misses.
Slaissi lands a nice looking body shot.
Slaissi throws a lazy uppercut
and Ruttu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Slaissi thinking.
Slaissi throws the left hand but Ruttu avoids the punch easily.
Ruttu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Slaissi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ruttu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Slaissi throws a front kick aimed at Ruttu's knee but Ruttu avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Ruttu misses the target.
Ruttu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Slaissi throws a combination that misses
and Ruttu counters with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Slaissi looks to land a right hand but Ruttu moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Ruttu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Slaissi throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Ruttu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Slaissi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruttu.
Nice uppercut there from Slaissi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruttu avoids the body shot from Slaissi.
An attempted straight right counter from Ruttu misses the target.
Slaissi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Ruttu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ruttu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A slow jab from Slaissi misses its intended target.
Slaissi tests Ruttu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Slaissi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Slaissi scores with the left hand. Ruttu knows he should have avoided that one.
Ruttu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Slaissi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruttu moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Ruttu misses the target.
Ruttu throws a push kick but Slaissi slaps the foot to one side.
Ruttu checks a leg kick.
Ruttu is looking to counter punch.
Slaissi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ruttu is out of range.
Ruttu thinks about countering with a body kick.
Slaissi misses with an uppercut. Ruttu saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Ruttu misses the target.
Slaissi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ruttu throwing a counter right hand but Slaissi manages to avoid it.
Slaissi misses the shot to the body.
Slaissi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Slaissi punishes Ruttu's body with a nice straight punch.
Ruttu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Slaissi.
Ruttu ducks under a wild hook from Slaissi.
A little feinted left hand from Ruttu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Slaissi throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruttu.
A little feinted left hand from Ruttu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A shot to the liver by Slaissi. Beautiful body shot.
Ruttu moves away from the strike by Slaissi.
A nice combination there by Slaissi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruttu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slaissi.
A shot to the liver by Slaissi. Beautiful body shot.
Slaissi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ruttu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Slaissi just manages to avoid it.
Slaissi lands a right hook to the body.
Bimbo Slaissi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ruttu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bimbo Slaissi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bimbo Slaissi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Slaissi with the inside leg kick.
Ruttu blocks a jab.
Ruttu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ruttu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ruttu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ruttu moves away from the strike by Slaissi.
As Slaissi backs away, Ruttu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Slaissi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slaissi misses with a low kick.
Slaissi lands a leg kick that knocks Ruttu off balance momentarily.
Slaissi tests Ruttu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Slaissi connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruttu lands a body shot.
Slaissi throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Ruttu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Slaissi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruttu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Slaissi feints a jab promting Ruttu to slip. Slaissi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ruttu slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ruttu throws a looping overhand right but Slaissi ducks down to avoid it.
Slaissi misses with an uppercut
letting Ruttu counter with a right hand.
Ruttu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ruttu backing away here, and Slaissi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Slaissi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruttu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A jab from Slaissi does it's job there.
Slaissi swings for the body but Ruttu moves out of range.
Ruttu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A left lands for Slaissi.
Slaissi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ruttu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slaissi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ruttu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big left from Slaissi misses. #T2#
Ruttu moves out of range of the body kick from Slaissi.
Ruttu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Slaissi misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ruttu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Slaissi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Slaissi throws a head kick but Ruttu moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Slaissi.
A telegraphed right hand from Slaissi misses the target.
Ruttu is looking to counter punch.
Slaissi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ruttu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ruttu slips a jab from Slaissi.
Ruttu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Slaissi takes a swing at Ruttu's ribcage but misses.
Ruttu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Slaissi misses. #T3#
Ruttu avoids the body shot from Slaissi.
A punch lands to the side of Ruttu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Slaissi is looking to slow Ruttu down with leg kicks.
Slaissi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ruttu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ruttu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ruttu moves away from the strike by Slaissi.
Slaissi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruttu.
Ruttu is looking to counter punch.
Slaissi connects with the punch.#T4#
Slaissi throws a lazy right hand but Ruttu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Ruttu misses the target.
A jab from Slaissi does it's job there.
Ruttu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ruttu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Slaissi throws a front kick aimed at Ruttu's knee but Ruttu avoids it well.
Slaissi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Slaissi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ruttu. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slaissi swings widly with a right hand
and Ruttu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Slaissi thinking.
Slaissi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slaissi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ruttu moves out of range of the strikes.
Ruttu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Slaissi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reino Ruttu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruttu jabbing away but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bimbo Slaissi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Slaissi 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bimbo Slaissi!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2022

#R1#
Ruttu stuns Poutine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ruttu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Poutine.
Ruttu loads up on a big right hand but Poutine slips the punch.
Poutine moves out of range as Ruttu strikes.
Poutine shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ruttu as he jumps to the side. #KD#
Ruttu drops Poutine with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Poutine looks back up at him and smiles so Ruttu waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Poutine is rocked!
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!
Ruttu throws an uppercut from hell that sends Poutine clean off his feet! He's out cold! Ruttu stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reino Ruttu!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 28, 2021

#R1#
Ruttu throws an overhand right that lands on Clip Tins's shoulder, as Clip Tins tries to avoid the shot.
Ruttu throws a hook but Clip Tins blocks it.
Clip Tins moves out of range of the strikes.
Ruttu swings widly with a right hand
and Ruttu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Clip Tins finds it's way through Ruttu's defenses.
Ruttu staying out of range there.
A left lands for Ruttu.
Ruttu slips a jab from Clip Tins.
Ruttu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clip Tins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD2#
Clip Tins lands a big right hand that sends Ruttu crashing to the mat! Clip Tins stays standing though and waves Ruttu back to his feet!#ROC2#Ruttu is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clip Tins lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Ruttu - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Clip Tins!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arch Clip Tins!

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