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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jyrki Kapane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pate Rakko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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235 lbs
3 - 7 - 0 |
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285 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jyrki Kapane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pate Rakko!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kapane gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rakko to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rakko wants to control from the top but Kapane keeps moving.
Kapane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rakko is one step ahead there.
Rakko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rakko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rakko stays in close to Kapane's body and controls the position.
Rakko stops Kapane from standing up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kapane wants to sweep here but Rakko controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rakko trying to control the position from guard on top but Kapane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kapane shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rakko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kapane is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rakko trying to control from half guard but Kapane is working away.
Kapane wants to get back to his feet.
Rakko wants to work for an arm triangle but Kapane is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kapane is trying to get back to full guard.
Rakko is looking to take a break and control but Kapane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rakko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rakko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kapane does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rakko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kapane tries to kick Rakko off but Rakko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kapane is defending against the submission attempts here by Rakko.
Rakko is looking to take a break and control but Kapane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kapane is looking for a sweep. Rakko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakko is looking for a kimura but Kapane is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rakko to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rakko seems to be working for a kimura but Kapane defends the submission attempt.
Kapane might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rakko wants to work for an arm triangle but Kapane is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kapane wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rakko has his takedown stuffed
and Kapane decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rakko's guard.
Rakko looking for a guillotine here but Kapane defends easily.
Rakko wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kapane is now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kapane lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rakko works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rakko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rakko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kapane pushes down on Rakko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rakko gets full guard.
Kapane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rakko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kapane has managed to get both his arms back between Rakko's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pate Rakko dominated that round.
That's time! Kapane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kapane looks for a takedown but Rakko sprawls well.
Rakko misses with a takedown attempt
and Kapane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rakko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kapane tries to avoid it but Rakko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kapane to the ground. Kapane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kapane wants to clinch but Rakko slips to the side
and Rakko counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kapane's guard now.
Rakko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kapane seems keen to control Rakko's posture.
Rakko trying to control the position from guard on top but Kapane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kapane wants to sweep here but Rakko controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rakko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kapane is keeping the position for now.
Kapane kicks Rakko off and gets to his feet.
Rakko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kapane as he jumps to the side.
Jyrki Kapane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pate Rakko.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rakko.
Kapane shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rakko actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kapane wants to take a breather but Rakko is having none of it.
Kapane wants to stand up but Rakko is controlling the position.
Rakko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rakko trying to control here.
Rakko manages to get to full guard.
Rakko has his foot on Kapane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kapane works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kapane defends well.
Rakko working for a triangle but Kapane defends it easily.
Rakko has his foot on Kapane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kapane works his way back into a safe position though.
Rakko wants to sweep here but Kapane controlling him for the moment.
Kapane working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rakko's head.
Kapane with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rakko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rakko trying to mount his opponent but Kapane defends it.
Rakko seems to be working for a kimura but Kapane defends the submission attempt.
Kapane wants to improve his position but Rakko is controlling well.
Rakko is keen to just control but Kapane is a slippery customer.
Kapane trying to hold on to Rakko's head to control him but Rakko postures up.
Kapane makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kapane.
Rakko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pate Rakko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rakko misses with a takedown attempt
and Kapane counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kapane connects with a nice short shot to Rakko's temple.
Rakko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rakko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kapane pulls his head out easily.
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. Kapane connects with a nice short shot to Rakko's temple.
Kapane looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rakko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kapane is thwarting Rakko's attempts to control the position.
Rakko looking for submissions off his back.
Rakko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kapane pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kapane thuds a left hand into Rakko's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rakko trying to control the action but Kapane is working from the bottom.
Kapane has one foot on Rakko's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Rakko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kapane working to try and regain half guard.
Kapane defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rakko.
Rakko jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kapane manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kapane wants to control but Rakko postures up.
Kapane is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rakko has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Rakko controlling the position.
Jyrki Kapane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rakko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kapane can't do much from the bottom here.
Rakko is staying tight to Kapane's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rakko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kapane keeps working.
Kapane can't do much from the bottom here.
Rakko is trying to get an arm triangle but Kapane is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Rakko trying to control the action but Kapane is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Kapane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pate Rakko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rakko controlling the position.
Kapane tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pate Rakko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rakko moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pate Rakko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rakko 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pate Rakko!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
65% |
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