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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rudi Guns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatjaana Rakopaljaana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guns's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, diamonds and guns. Rakopaljaana has chosen Kari ja Karvattomat - Hirvimettällä as his entrance music. Rudi Guns has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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171 cm
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rudi Guns!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tatjaana Rakopaljaana!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Rakopaljaana.
Guns leaves Rakopaljaana with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Guns is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rakopaljaana's half guard.
Guns tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rakopaljaana knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Guns is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Guns seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rakopaljaana does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rakopaljaana is looking for a sweep. Guns is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Guns is working for a submission of some sort.
Rakopaljaana makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rakopaljaana.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Guns trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Rakopaljaana thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Rakopaljaana lands with some strikes.
Rakopaljaana wants to finish this one by submission but Guns is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rakopaljaana.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Guns is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rakopaljaana is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Guns has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Guns is wriggling around trying to escape.
Guns is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guns blocking the ground and pound.
Guns wants to control but Rakopaljaana is having none of it.
Rakopaljaana unloads with some shots from mount but Guns bucks and avoids them well.
Guns is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rakopaljaana punishing his opponent with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guns is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rakopaljaana has control of Guns's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Guns regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Rakopaljaana trying to control but Guns is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatjaana Rakopaljaana dominated that round.
That's time! Guns's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Guns lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rakopaljaana circles away quickly and effectively.
Guns scores a takedown into full mount!
Guns trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Guns swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rakopaljaana is now in Guns's guard. A big mistake from Guns there, giving up the dominant position!
Guns escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rakopaljaana gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Guns throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rakopaljaana sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Guns wants to sweep but no luck.
Guns isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rakopaljaana stacks Guns on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rakopaljaana!
Guns is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rakopaljaana's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Guns manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana got a little sloppy there for a moment and Guns has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rakopaljaana has managed to get both his arms back between Guns's legs - danger averted.
Guns throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guns can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rakopaljaana controls the pace.
Guns looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rakopaljaana passes into half guard.
Rakopaljaana wants to take a breather but Guns is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Guns kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Guns is trying to get back to full guard.
Guns trying to control here.
Guns strikes from the bottom but Rakopaljaana uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Guns tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Rakopaljaana easily slips into full mount!
Rakopaljaana trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rakopaljaana lands a nice shot to the head.
Guns tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Guns sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rakopaljaana thows a huge punch but Guns dodges it nicely.
Rakopaljaana not doing much here.
Guns is not content to let Rakopaljaana control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rudi Guns will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Guns shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rakopaljaana manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Guns looking to pass the guard.
Rakopaljaana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Guns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rakopaljaana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Guns wants to control from the top but Rakopaljaana keeps moving.
Guns wants to pass the guard but Rakopaljaana is keeping the position.
Guns not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns tries to free his leg and advance position but Rakopaljaana is retaining full guard.
Rakopaljaana tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rakopaljaana has his takedown stuffed
and Guns counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Guns.
Rakopaljaana is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Guns is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Guns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rakopaljaana is keeping the position for now.
Guns wants to control from the top but Rakopaljaana keeps moving.
Rudi Guns overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guns stopping the sweep attempt from Rakopaljaana.
Guns trying to control the position from guard on top but Rakopaljaana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rakopaljaana is trying to keep Guns in close.
Guns wants to pass the guard but Rakopaljaana is keeping the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rakopaljaana drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Guns gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana is trying to control. Guns wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Guns tries to roll over but Rakopaljaana keeps him under control.
Guns trying to control but Rakopaljaana postures up.
Guns is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rakopaljaana pulls his head out easily.
Guns trying to control from the bottom.
Guns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rakopaljaana is nestled in close to Guns, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Guns shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rakopaljaana manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rakopaljaana working a defensive guard here.
Rakopaljaana working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Guns doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Guns manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rakopaljaana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rakopaljaana is trying to keep Guns in close.
Guns forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudi Guns clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Guns shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rakopaljaana napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Guns looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rakopaljaana is trying to improve his position.
Guns in side control, throwing shots but Rakopaljaana defends.
Guns swings around for an armbar but Rakopaljaana sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Guns's guard.
Guns is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rakopaljaana is aware though and is defending well.
Rakopaljaana trying to stand up but can't free himself from Guns's guard.
Rakopaljaana postures up.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana wants to control from the top but Guns keeps moving.
Guns is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rakopaljaana is aware though and is defending well.
Guns is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rakopaljaana defends well.
Rakopaljaana showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Guns throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rakopaljaana is stalling in the full guard.
Guns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rakopaljaana doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rakopaljaana manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rakopaljaana trying to control but Guns is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana won't allow Guns to sweep him here.
Rakopaljaana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rakopaljaana has his takedown stuffed
and Guns counters with a shoot takedown. Rakopaljaana fights it but they end up in guard.
Guns preventing the sweep.
Rakopaljaana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Guns trying to control the position from guard on top but Rakopaljaana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guns has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Guns tries to free his leg and advance position but Rakopaljaana is retaining full guard.
Guns preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guns trying to control the position from guard on top but Rakopaljaana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guns stays in close to Rakopaljaana's body and controls the position.
Guns slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Guns is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rakopaljaana has escaped the position, nice work there.
Guns working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rakopaljaana prevents Guns from improving position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudi Guns had his way with Tatjaana Rakopaljaana in that round.
That's time! Guns's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Guns feints and as Rakopaljaana raises his hands in defense, Guns changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Guns stops Rakopaljaana from standing up.
Guns postures up in Rakopaljaana's guard and throws a big left but Rakopaljaana blocks it.
Guns wants to control from the top but Rakopaljaana keeps moving.
Rakopaljaana is pulling down on Guns's head. It's preventing any offense from Guns, at least for the moment.
Rakopaljaana not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rakopaljaana is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana wants to sweep but no luck.
Guns trying to control but Rakopaljaana is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Guns gets the takedown into side control.
Rakopaljaana tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Guns looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Guns is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rakopaljaana is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Guns swings around for an armbar but Rakopaljaana sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Guns's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana wants to pass the guard but Guns is keeping the position.
Guns can't keep his opponent in guard - Rakopaljaana advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Guns wants to control but Rakopaljaana is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rakopaljaana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guns keeps working.
Guns moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Guns working for submissions but it's allowed Rakopaljaana to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guns is looking to improve his position.
Rakopaljaana landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Guns manages to get to full guard.
Rakopaljaana wants to control from the top but Guns keeps moving.
Guns can't keep his opponent in guard - Rakopaljaana advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Guns wants to control but Rakopaljaana is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rakopaljaana is looking to advance position but Guns won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Guns manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Guns is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Guns escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rakopaljaana gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tatjaana Rakopaljaana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rakopaljaana drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rakopaljaana jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rudi Guns showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Guns 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 49:47
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudi Guns!
Rudi Guns retains his featherweight title!
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