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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Jason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taisto Rahapussi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rahapussi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Caged in A Rage . We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Jason !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taisto Rahapussi!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jason swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rahapussi throws a right hand that Jason ducks under and follows up with a left that Jason also avoids with ease.
Jason is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rahapussi's half guard.
Jason will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jason prevents Rahapussi from improving his position.
Rahapussi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jason wants to take a breather but Rahapussi is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Jason is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jason prevents Rahapussi from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jason controlling the action here.
Rahapussi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rahapussi.
Jason throwing strikes from guard but Rahapussi blocks nicely.
Jason engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of James Jason .
Rahapussi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jason shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rahapussi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jason sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rahapussi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jason pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jason in particular looking to stall.
Rahapussi is refusing to be controlled, as Jason sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jason content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jason wants to stand up but Rahapussi is controlling the position.
James Jason has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rahapussi throws a lazy right hand but Jason sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jason drives through with a takedown into Rahapussi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rahapussi trying to control the position.
Jason got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rahapussi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jason has managed to get both his arms back between Rahapussi's legs - danger averted.
Jason is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahapussi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jason is aware though and is defending well.
Jason slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rahapussi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jason passes into side control.
Rahapussi wants to control but Jason postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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!
Rahapussi tries to bench press Jason off him but Jason keeps the position.
Jason scoring with punches and elbows.
Rahapussi manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Jason dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jason tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jason moves out of range of the body kick from Rahapussi.
Rahapussi keeps the fight on the outside.
Rahapussi throws a nice looking combination but Jason bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rahapussi throws a leg kick which misses Jason 's front leg but catches the back leg as Jason tries to avoid it.
Jason pushes Rahapussi up against the cage in a clinch.
Rahapussi tries to land a knee to the head but Jason blocks with his arms.
Jason has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rahapussi is trying to keep an underhook but Jason manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Rahapussi manages to get to full guard.
James Jason overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rahapussi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jason is one step ahead there.
Jason thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jason wants to control from the top but Rahapussi keeps moving.
Rahapussi is looking for a triangle but Jason pushes his legs off easily.
Jason tries to free his leg and advance position but Rahapussi is retaining full guard.
Rahapussi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jason is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rahapussi.
Jason lands an elbow.
Rahapussi seems a little lost for a moment, as Jason dominates the positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jason is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rahapussi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Rahapussi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rahapussi manages to get to full guard.
Jason 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahapussi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jason defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahapussi looking for subs off his back but Jason has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rahapussi has hold of Jason 's hands but Jason slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rahapussi trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jason in particular looking to stall.
Jason decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jason shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rahapussi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rahapussi being controlled here, momentarily.
Rahapussi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jason can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rahapussi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Jason dominated that second round.
That's time! Jason 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Rahapussi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jason to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jason gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jason gets a double leg takedown into Rahapussi's guard.
Rahapussi wants to sweep here but Jason controlling him for the moment.
Jason trying to control the position from guard on top but Rahapussi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rahapussi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jason controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
James Jason has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rahapussi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jason throws a series of punches but Rahapussi moves out of range.
Jason rushes Rahapussi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jason holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jason lands a takedown into guard.
Jason trying to control the position from guard on top but Rahapussi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rahapussi looking for a sweep. Not yet Rahapussi, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jason is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rahapussi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jason has passed into half guard!
Rahapussi is trying to maintain the position but Jason is very close to passing his half guard.
Jason working over Rahapussi with some ground and pound. Rahapussi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jason landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahapussi is trying to get back to full guard.
Jason scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahapussi is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jason in particular looking to stall.
Jason wants to work for an arm triangle but Rahapussi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jason controlling the action here.
Rahapussi trying to control here.
Rahapussi gets full guard.
Rahapussi wants to hit a switch here but Jason passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rahapussi there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jason controlling the position easily from mount.
Taisto Rahapussi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jason fails to take his opponent's back.
Rahapussi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jason controlling the position easily from mount.
James Jason is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rahapussi is desperately trying to improve his position but Jason has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Jason showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jason 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Jason !
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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