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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zeneral Kaulaote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prinsessa William (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaulaote's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Irwin Goodman - Silirimpsis . 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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143 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zeneral Kaulaote!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Prinsessa William!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaulaote closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
William is looking for a sweep. Kaulaote is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
William won't allow Kaulaote to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaulaote is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kaulaote wants to take a breather but William is having none of it.
Kaulaote stalling away here and it's allowed William to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kaulaote looking to sit in guard and control but William gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
William in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
William content to stall in guard here.
William lands a couple of decent looking shots.
William wants to pass the guard but Kaulaote is keeping the position.
William trying to control but Kaulaote is working from the bottom.
Kaulaote manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two 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.
William is trying desperately to improve position.
William is controlling an arm, preventing Kaulaote from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
William can't escape the position.
Kaulaote tries to control but William wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaulaote controlling from the full mount.
Kaulaote punching from mount but William doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kaulaote looking to control but William is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kaulaote avoids the attempt from William to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kaulaote wants to control the pace but William is squirming around nicely.
Kaulaote tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
William stops Kaulaote from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
William manages to regain half guard. Good work.
William is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kaulaote's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kaulaote's back!
Kaulaote is really stuck here.
William is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Kaulaote up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
William wants to control but Kaulaote is keeping busy.
William is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Kaulaote up.
William doesn't have the hooks in and Kaulaote manages to turn into his guard.
William keeping moving, preventing Kaulaote from controlling successfully.
Kaulaote tries to free his leg and advance position but William is retaining full guard.
William looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kaulaote is one step ahead there.
William has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kaulaote should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, William has tightened it up now! Kaulaote should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Prinsessa William!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jigoro Gutz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vakisin Makaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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145 lbs
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Counter striker
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jigoro Gutz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vakisin Makaaja!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makaaja doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Gutz counter with a right hand.
Vakisin Makaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makaaja shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gutz counters with a crisp right that sends Makaaja to the canvas! Gutz follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jigoro Gutz!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Teuvo Tatami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rainer Varvaskoukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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143 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Teuvo Tatami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rainer Varvaskoukku!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Varvaskoukku throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tatami was covering up waiting for the punch and Varvaskoukku finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tatami looking to hit a scissor sweep but Varvaskoukku is one step ahead there.
Varvaskoukku tries to free his leg and advance position but Tatami is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tatami is on top in guard.
Tatami will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Varvaskoukku working for a triangle but Tatami defends it easily.
Tatami trying to control the position from guard on top but Varvaskoukku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Varvaskoukku is on top in guard.
Tatami tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatami keeping moving, preventing Varvaskoukku from controlling successfully.
Tatami is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Varvaskoukku looking to sit in guard and control but Tatami gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tatami not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Varvaskoukku looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tatami lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Varvaskoukku has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tatami can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tatami has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tatami trying to control but Varvaskoukku is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Varvaskoukku has his hands on Tatami's head, controlling the position.
Varvaskoukku has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tatami 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 Varvaskoukku.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Varvaskoukku prevents Tatami from improving position.
Varvaskoukku on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Varvaskoukku struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatami lands some shots froms side control.
Tatami trying to control the position but Varvaskoukku is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Varvaskoukku regains half guard.
Tatami working over Varvaskoukku with some ground and pound. Varvaskoukku looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tatami takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tatami is trying to control the action in half guard but Varvaskoukku is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tatami is really struggling to control Varvaskoukku but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tatami is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Varvaskoukku is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Varvaskoukku is defending against the submission attempts here by Tatami.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tatami's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tatami's back!
Varvaskoukku thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Varvaskoukku scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Varvaskoukku has Tatami flattened out and is raining down punches.
Tatami trying to control the position but Varvaskoukku manages to sink in the hooks.
Tatami is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Varvaskoukku is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Varvaskoukku gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Varvaskoukku gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Varvaskoukku apologises and we restart here on the feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tatami gets caught flat footed, as Varvaskoukku shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Varvaskoukku working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Varvaskoukku missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Varvaskoukku controlling from the top position.
Varvaskoukku advances position into side control!
Varvaskoukku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tatami keeps working.
Tatami is being controlled here.
Varvaskoukku in side control, throwing shots but Tatami defends.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku wants to control but Tatami is keeping him busy.
Varvaskoukku wants to take a breather but Tatami manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatami is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Varvaskoukku preventing the sweep.
Tatami being controlled here, momentarily.
Varvaskoukku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tatami is keeping the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rainer Varvaskoukku has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Tatami shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Varvaskoukku manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tatami working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Varvaskoukku avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tatami missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Varvaskoukku wants to sweep here but Tatami controlling him for the moment.
Varvaskoukku working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tatami.
Varvaskoukku keeping full guard, as Tatami tries to pass.
Tatami loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tatami trying to control but Varvaskoukku is working from the bottom.
Varvaskoukku not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Varvaskoukku looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tatami is one step ahead there.
Tatami stands up over Varvaskoukku, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tatami wants to control from the top but Varvaskoukku keeps moving.
Varvaskoukku looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Varvaskoukku looks gassed!
Tatami preventing the sweep.
Tatami wants to control from the top but Varvaskoukku keeps moving.
Tatami scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tatami working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Varvaskoukku looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tatami is one step ahead there.
Tatami distracts Varvaskoukku with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tatami working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Varvaskoukku keeping moving, preventing Tatami from controlling successfully.
Varvaskoukku tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tatami throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Teuvo Tatami.
Well Tatami 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 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 10:10
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 10:9
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 9:10
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Punani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Jackson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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220 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruno Punani!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson has managed to clinch.
Punani is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Punani takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Bruno Punani has been cut.
Punani wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jackson throws an elbow but misses.
Jackson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Punani wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson has Punani pressed against the cage, preventing Punani from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Punani lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Punani is trying to break free.
Jackson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Punani is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Punani's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Punani looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Punani's efforts to push away.
Jackson keeps control of Punani as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Punani breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson throws a push kick but Punani slaps the foot to one side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That has opened up Bruno Punani's cut even more.
Punani looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jackson obliges.
Punani looks gassed!
Stalling in the clinch from Jackson.
Jackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Punani 's eye.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Punani shrugs off.
Punani takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The cut above Bruno Punani's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jackson lands a nice knee to the body.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Punani shrugs off.
Bruno Punani's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Punani in his tracks for a moment.
Punani is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bruno Punani's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack Jackson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexandros Nicolaou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitry Nugzarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicolaou's entrance music is Anubis. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 lbs
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154 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexandros Nicolaou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dmitry Nugzarov!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nugzarov throws the left hand but Nicolaou avoids the punch easily.
Nugzarov checks a leg kick.
Nicolaou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nicolaou pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nugzarov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nicolaou lands with a nice combination. Nugzarov backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Dmitry Nugzarov has been cut.
Nugzarov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nicolaou's sensitive parts.
Nugzarov with a hook.
Nice cross by Nugzarov.
The crowd cheers as Nugzarov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nicolaou doesn't seem phased though.
Nicolaou takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nicolaou is looking to clinch.
Nugzarov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nicolaou.
It looks like Alexandros Nicolaou has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nugzarov.
Nicolaou takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nicolaou darts in trying to clinch
and Nugzarov counters with a straight right hand.
Nugzarov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nugzarov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nicolaou is breathing heavily.
Nicolaou throws a sloppy head kick
and Nugzarov counters with a nice leg kick.
Nicolaou on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nugzarov. Nugzarov obviously looking to wear him down.
Nugzarov thumps Nicolaou with a low kick.
Nugzarov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nugzarov. That's going to slow Nicolaou down.
Nice cross by Nugzarov.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nugzarov, right into the meat.
Nugzarov scoring well with a low kick there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nugzarov.
Nugzarov fakes the leg kick and cracks Nicolaou in the body.
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!
Nugzarov connects with an inside leg kick.
Nugzarov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nicolaou had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nicolaou gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nugzarov lands with an overhand left.
Nugzarov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nicolaou's sensitive parts.
Nugzarov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nicolaou momentarily.
Nicolaou has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nicolaou there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dmitry Nugzarov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick lands from Nugzarov.
Nugzarov lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Nicolaou goes down and covers up as Nugzarov starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dmitry Nugzarov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alex Andre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Draft Beer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre comes into the arena with Memories- Guetta blaring out of the sound system. Beer has chosen 300 Violin Orchestra as his entrance music. Alex Andre had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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167 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Andre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Draft Beer!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beer misses with a leg kick
and Andre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andre throws a shot to the body.
Beer misses with a body shot.
Andre throws a leg kick but Beer checks it.
Beer throws a leg kick
and Andre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andre tries to clinch there but Beer circles away.
Andre misses with a hook.
Andre falls off balance throwing a combination
and Andre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beer misses with a wild body shot.
Andre digs a good hook to Beer's body.
No joy there for Andre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Andre forces Beer back against the cage and clinches.
Beer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Andre struggles to land a body shot inside as Beer controls his hands.
Andre working aggressively here.
Beer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beer fails with the takedown.
Andre lands a nice shot that snaps Beer's head back.
Andre misses with a left hand
enabling Beer to counter with a crisp jab.
Andre lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Alex Andre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andre throws a hook to the side of Beer's head but Beer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andre cracks Beer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Beer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Andre misses with a double jab.
Beer throws a leg kick
and Andre counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A jab from Andre does it's job there.
Andre throws a big shot that misses.
Beer lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Beer.
Andre looks to land a combination but Beer avoids it well.
Beer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Beer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Andre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Andre lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Andre misses with a double jab
enabling Beer to counter with a crisp jab.
Andre blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from Andre.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beer slips a straight right by Andre.
Andre swings widly with a right hand
and Andre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beer thows a body shot but no joy.
Beer misses with a leg kick
and Andre counters with a left to the body.
Andre throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Beer to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick from Andre lands but Beer takes it in his stride.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Andre jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Andre dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Beer misses with a body shot
and Andre counters with a right hand to the body.
Beer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Andre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alex Andre is winning the standup battle so far.
Andre connects with a single shot there.
Andre dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beer. That did some damage!
Beer throws a right hand that misses
and Andre counters with a leg kick.
Beer shoots in but Andre avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Andre fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beer is breathing heavily.
Andre throws the left hand but Beer avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andre scores with a jab. Beer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Andre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andre scores with a crisp jab that stopped Beer in his tracks.
Andre misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beer throws a shot from downtown. Andre moves away and avoids it.
Andre misses with an uppercut.
Andre misses with an uppercut
and Beer counters with a stiff right hand.
Beer needs to keep his hands up - Andre had a free shot at his head there.
Beer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Beer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Andre lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice combination there by Andre.
Andre shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Beer eats them both and turns towards Andre to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Decent striking displayed by Andre there.
Beer is rocked!
Andre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Andre throws out a loose jab but Beer uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beer looks to score with a jab to the body but Andre is just out of range.
Andre throws a lazy uppercut
and Beer counters with a nice leg kick.
Andre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Andre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Andre bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Andre fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Beer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Andre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andre moves away.
Andre throws an overhand right that lands on Beer's shoulder, as Beer tries to avoid the shot.
Andre tries to close the distance and clinch but Beer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Andre misses with a body shot
and Beer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Beer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Beer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Andre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Andre lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Andre dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Beer missing with a left hand there. Andre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick from Beer misses
and Andre counters with a nice uppercut.
Andre moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Andre thumps Beer with a low kick.
Andre throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Andre doesn't manage to clinch there - Beer circles away.
Beer throws a leg kick
and Andre makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Andre throws an overhand right that lands on Beer's shoulder, as Beer tries to avoid the shot.
Beer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Beer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andre throws an off balance right hand
and Beer counters with a one-two to the body.
Andre fails to land with a series of punches.
Alex Andre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andre digs a good body shot into Beer's ribs.
Andre looks to land a right hand but Beer moved out of range.
Andre throws an off balance right hand
and Beer counters with a shoot takedown. Andre fights it but they end up in guard.
Andre is controlling Beer's posture.
Andre wants to sweep here but Beer controlling him for the moment.
Andre controlling the position.
Draft Beer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Alex Andre just wasn't active enough.
Andre fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Beer.
Andre feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Beer's calf.
Beer throws a lazy right hand but Andre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Beer misses.
A big right from Andre misses.
Beer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andre.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beer misses with a leg kick
and Beer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Beer.
Beer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andre.
Beer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Andre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beer.
Andre scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Beer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Andre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Beer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Andre digs a good body shot into Beer's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andre. Beer does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andre tests Beer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andre tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beer. Andre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andre swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Andre misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Andre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Andre, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Andre!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sakke Somali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nyyrikki Kaiho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Somali comes to the cage accompanied by Sakke - Oonhan Suomalainen. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sakke Somali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nyyrikki Kaiho!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Somali misses the target.
Somali slips under a jab from Kaiho.
Kaiho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaiho takes a kick to the side of the head.
Somali connects with an inside leg kick.
Somali moves out of range as Kaiho strikes.
Kaiho misses with a leg kick
and Somali counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sloppy strikes from Kaiho. Those never looked like landing.
Kaiho tries to clinch there but Somali circles away.
Somali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Somali turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kaiho.
Somali chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Somali throws a leg kick but Kaiho sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kaiho digs a good body shot into Somali's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaiho doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kaiho lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaiho misses with a body shot.
Kaiho moves out of range as Somali throws a body kick.
Jab from Somali.
Kaiho moves out of range of the body kick.
Good leg kick by Somali there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kaiho wants to clinch but Somali slips to the side
and Somali counters with a leg kick.
Somali is looking to slow Kaiho down with leg kicks.
Somali throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kaiho throws a lazy uppercut
and Somali counters with a body kick.
Kaiho looks gassed!
Somali lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Somali throws a head kick but Kaiho moves out of range.
Somali lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kaiho's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Somali scores with a kick to the body.
Nyyrikki Kaiho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaiho chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Somali can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somali scores with a spinning back kick!
Somali fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kaiho on the side of the head.
Somali connects with an inside leg kick.
Kaiho tries to clinch
and Somali counters with a left to the body.
Somali throws a front kick that sends Kaiho stumbling back into the cage.
Somali lands with a slapping head kick.
Kaiho blocks a head kick by Somali.
Somali thows a body kick. Kaiho tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Somali keeps Kaiho at a distance using the push kick.
Kaiho on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Somali. Somali obviously looking to wear him down.
Kaiho takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A solid leg kick lands there for Somali.
Somali throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Somali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somali looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Left hook, right uppercut from Somali.
Somali tests Kaiho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Somali connects with a solid leg kick.
Kaiho avoids the head kick by Somali.
Kaiho avoids the head kick by Somali.
Kaiho's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Somali throws a front kick aimed at Kaiho's knee but Kaiho avoids it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Somali. That's going to slow Kaiho down.
Somali throws a body kick the misses
and Kaiho counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Somali!
Somali keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Somali bucks up and throws Kaiho to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Somali.
Somali scores with a kick to the midsection.
Somali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaiho.
Somali feints and then cracks Kaiho's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kaiho down.
Somali misses with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Somali is looking to slow Kaiho down with leg kicks.
Kaiho 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.
Kaiho avoids the head kick by Somali.
Somali swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Kaiho counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sakke Somali dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kaiho moves out of range of the leg kick from Somali.
Sakke Somali is winning the standup battle so far.
Somali throws a low kick but Kaiho moves out of range easily.
Somali uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kaiho.
A lazy body kick from Somali
and Kaiho makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Somali throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Somali scores with a kick to the body.
Kaiho swings away with a body shot that misses
and Somali counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A good leg kick by Somali.
Somali fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kaiho has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A low kick from Kaiho misses
and Somali counters with a big head kick but Kaiho shrugs it off.
Kaiho is breathing heavily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Somali.
A thudding body kick lands there by Somali!
Somali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Somali, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Somali lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kaiho takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kaiho takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Somali throws a body kick that misses.
Somali throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Somali scores with a spinning back kick!
Somali throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Somali looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Somali throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kaiho's head.
Somali throws a leg kick which misses Kaiho's front leg but catches the back leg as Kaiho tries to avoid it.
Somali swinging wildly here.
Somali throws a front kick aimed at Kaiho's knee but Kaiho avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somali throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Somali.
Kaiho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Somali manages to avoid it.
Somali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Somali cracks the inside of Kaiho's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaiho has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Somali.
Somali throws a low kick but Kaiho avoids it.
Somali lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Somali misses with a low kick.
Somali throws a body kick that misses.
Somali throws a sloppy head kick and Kaiho moves out of range easily.
Kaiho misses the body punch
and Somali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somali throws a head kick but Kaiho moves out of range.
Kaiho has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kaiho throws a right hand that misses
and Somali counters with an outside leg kick.
Kaiho misses with a body shot
and Somali counters with a good low kick that Kaiho was not able to check.
Somali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kaiho.
Somali lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Somali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Somali misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kaiho tries to clinch but Somali moves out of range.
Somali slips a straight right by Kaiho.
Kaiho with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Somali just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Somali lands a leg kick that knocks Kaiho off balance momentarily.
Somali throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kaiho avoids the head kick by Somali.
Somali throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kaiho fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Somali looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A swing and a miss from Kaiho.
Somali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaiho can do to turn this around?
Kaiho misses with the body kick
and Somali counters with a good low kick that Kaiho was not able to check.
Kaiho has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Somali.
Somali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Somali lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaiho throws the left hand but Somali avoids the punch easily.
Somali moves out of range as Kaiho strikes.
Somali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sakke Somali dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Somali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Somali throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Somali scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Good exchange - Kaiho coming out on top.
Somali takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Somali turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kaiho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kaiho throws a lazy head kick
and Somali counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kaiho throws a leg kick
and Somali counters with a slapping leg kick.
Somali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kaiho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick by Kaiho misses
and Somali counters with a two punch combo.
A clash of legs there as Kaiho blocks the low kick.
Somali throws a sloppy head kick and Kaiho moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kaiho is defended easily by Somali.
Somali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kaiho throws a leg kick that is checked
and Somali counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Somali throws a low kick but Kaiho avoids it.
Somali motions for Kaiho to come forward. Somali throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kaiho misses with a kick to the body
and Somali counters with a head kick.
Somali throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kaiho throws a leg kick
and Somali makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kaiho really felt that one!
Somali lands with a nice body kick.
Somali scores with a nice body kick.
Somali chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nyyrikki Kaiho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somali misses with a wild combination.
Somali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kaiho throws a lazy head kick
and Somali makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kaiho throws a leg kick
and Somali counters with a low kick, right behind Kaiho 's knee.
Kaiho takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kaiho is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Somali.
Somali fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kaiho.
Kaiho on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Somali. Somali obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaiho has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Somali.
Somali lands a head kick!
Somali is looking to wear down Kaiho with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Somali connects with a leg kick. Kaiho looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somali lands a glancing blow to the side of Kaiho's head.
Somali with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Somali throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Somali scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Somali finds it's way through Kaiho's defenses.
Somali lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kaiho's sensitive parts.
Somali throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Somali thows a body shot but no joy.
Somali lands a nice looking body kick.
Somali scores with a shot to the body.
Somali walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kaiho checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Somali throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Kaiho misses the target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Somali.
Nice body kick there by Somali.
Somali digs a good hook to Kaiho's body.
Somali misses with a head kick.
Somali lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kaiho takes a step back to recover.
Somali throws a nice inside leg kick.
Somali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kaiho. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Somali throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kaiho.
Kaiho misses with a leg kick
and Somali cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaiho has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Somali.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sakke Somali showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Somali, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sakke Somali!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Torsten Stalhandske (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Hung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stalhandske comes to the cage accompanied by Jean Sibelius - Finlandia. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Torsten Stalhandske!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Hung!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hung throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stalhandske.
Hung swings for the body but Stalhandske moves out of range.
Hung rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stalhandske counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Sam Hung has been cut.
A low kick from Hung misses
and Stalhandske counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hung! Stalhandske lets Hung back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Stalhandske wants to slow Hung down by chopping away at his legs.
A big right from Hung misses.
Hung thows a leg kick but Stalhandske checks it
and Stalhandske counters with a huge right that knocks Hung out cold! Stalhandske is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Torsten Stalhandske!
Torsten Stalhandske retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Matrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Per Saukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Matrix!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Per Saukko!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saukko slips under a jab from Matrix.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matrix. Saukko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matrix moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matrix throws a head kick that Saukko semi-blocks.
Matrix misses with a lunging right hand
and Saukko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saukko misses with a wild body shot.
Matrix goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Saukko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matrix.
Saukko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saukko wants to clinch.
Matrix throws a head kick that Saukko semi-blocks.
Matrix pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matrix scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matrix lunges at Saukko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saukko's hand.
Saukko throws a jab when Matrix was well out of range.
Matrix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saukko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matrix shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Saukko napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Saukko manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Matrix is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Saukko tries to get to full guard but Matrix has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matrix stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Saukko to get to his feet.
Matrix lands with a kick to the temple. Saukko shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Saukko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Saukko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Matrix swings wildly with an uppercut but Saukko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matrix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matrix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matrix breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Saukko scores with a four punch combination!
Saukko misses with a looping right.
Saukko shoots in for a takedown but Matrix shows good takedown defense.
Saukko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matrix.
Saukko is looking to clinch but Matrix is avoiding it.
Matrix throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saukko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matrix looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Saukko throws a sloppy head kick and Matrix moves out of range easily.
Matrix slips a straight right by Saukko.
Saukko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Saukko. Matrix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saukko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Matrix was covering up waiting for the punch and Saukko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matrix trying to control the position here.
Saukko trying to control but Matrix is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrix looking for a sweep. Not yet Matrix, not yet.
Matrix controlling the position.
Saukko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We're going to have a standup here because John Matrix wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Matrix with a hook.
Saukko fails with the takedown.
Saukko shoots in looking for a takedown. Matrix tries to sprawl out of it but Saukko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matrix manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
John Matrix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Per Saukko.
Saukko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Saukko has closed the distance and engaged Matrix in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matrix.
Matrix lands a nice shot to the body.
Matrix drops down looking for an ankle pick but Saukko pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Saukko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matrix.
Matrix swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saukko walks into a left hand.
Saukko avoids the body shot from Matrix.
Matrix tries a head kick but it misses.
Saukko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matrix.
Matrix is looking to wear down Saukko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Saukko checks a leg kick.
Matrix dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saukko. That did some damage!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Saukko wants to clinch.
Matrix shoots in and gets a takedown into Saukko's guard.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matrix trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Matrix is looking to stand up but Saukko won't let him.
Matrix looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Matrix dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Matrix has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matrix has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Saukko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Matrix has Saukko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Saukko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Saukko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Matrix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saukko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Matrix pulls his leg out and moves away.
Matrix rushes Saukko and presses him up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Matrix misses with the head strike.
Saukko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Matrix prevents it.
Saukko stops a takedown attempt from Matrix.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Matrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matrix misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matrix breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saukko darts in and clinches Matrix up against the cage.
Saukko wants a takedown.
Matrix lands a right hand.
Matrix stops a takedown attempt from Saukko.
Matrix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matrix missing with a left hand there. Saukko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saukko closes the distance and clinches up with Matrix, looking for a takedown. Saukko pushes Matrix against the cage but Matrix circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Saukko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matrix sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saukko somewhat.
Matrix stuns Saukko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Saukko is breathing heavily.
A clash of legs there as Saukko blocks the low kick.
Matrix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saukko.
Saukko misses with a body punch
enabling Matrix to counter with a crisp jab.
Saukko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matrix throws out the jab.
Saukko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matrix but Matrix pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Matrix closes the distance and clinches.
Saukko is working for takedown but Matrix is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saukko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Matrix throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saukkos head.
Saukko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Matrix fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Saukko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Matrix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matrix fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saukko on the side of the head.
Saukko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Matrix cracks Saukko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matrix scores with a punch to the head.
Saukko loads up on a big right hand but Matrix slips the punch.
Matrix lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matrix throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saukko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saukko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saukko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saukko throws a jab when Matrix was well out of range.
Saukko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matrix lands a lovely overhand right.
Saukko shoots in for a takedown but Matrix shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Saukko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saukko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matrix can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrix uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matrix digs a good hook to Saukko's body.
Matrix lands a head kick!
Saukko has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Matrix.
The crowd cheers as Matrix lands an impressive looking overhand right. Saukko doesn't seem phased though.
Matrix has closed the distance and engaged Saukko in a clinch.
Saukko looking to stall.
Matrix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matrix tries a head kick but it misses.
Saukko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
John Matrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matrix misses with a wild combination.
Saukko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matrix circles away quickly and effectively.
Matrix fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice straight punches there by Matrix. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matrix.
Matrix stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matrix wants it to stay on the feet.
Saukko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matrix moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matrix lands with a thumping leg kick.
A lazy left from Matrix finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matrix moves out of range as Saukko strikes.
Saukko tries to clinch but Matrix moves out of range.
Matrix scores with a jab.
Matrix scores with a jab.
Matrix ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matrix throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matrix throws a head kick but Saukko moves out of range.
Saukko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matrix paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matrix throws a sloppy head kick and Saukko moves out of range easily.
Matrix shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Saukko eats them both and turns towards Matrix to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Matrix closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Matrix scores with a one two! Saukko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matrix looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matrix is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Matrix scores with a punch to the head.
Saukko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot by Matrix.
Matrix throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Matrix dominated that second 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.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matrix, right into the meat.
Matrix will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saukko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Matrix lands the left hand.
Saukko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matrix closes the distance and pushes Saukko back into the cage.
Matrix lands with a short shot to the head.
Matrix prevents a takedown attempt there.
Matrix lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matrix works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Matrix is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Saukko can't fight it off and eventually Matrix manages to take the fight to the floor. Saukko looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Matrix distracts Saukko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Saukko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Matrix stands up and waves to Saukko to follow him.
Matrix walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matrix throws a nice looking combination but Saukko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saukko takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Matrix scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matrix lands with a nice body punch.
Saukko throws a jab when Matrix was well out of range.
Saukko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Matrix is looking to control Saukko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Matrix avoid being mounted?
Matrix is holding on to half guard well.
Saukko is looking to take a break and control but Matrix is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matrix wants to improve his position but Saukko is controlling well.
Matrix moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Matrix manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saukko manages to get himself to full guard.
Saukko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matrix's guard.
Saukko wants to control from the top but Matrix keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrix is looking to stand up but Saukko isn't so interested in that idea.
Saukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Matrix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matrix is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Matrix 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.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Saukko is trying to control but can't.
Saukko manages to get to full guard.
Saukko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matrix.
Saukko keeping moving, preventing Matrix from controlling successfully.
Matrix tries to free his leg and advance position but Saukko is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matrix wants to stand but Saukko has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Matrix clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Saukko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Saukko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matrix to score with a decent uppercut.
Matrix has closed the distance and engaged Saukko in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matrix.
Saukko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saukko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saukko throws a lazy head kick
and Matrix counters with a low kick, right behind Saukko 's knee.
A shot to the liver by Matrix. Beautiful body shot.
Matrix connects with the punch.
Saukko gets tackled into the cage by Matrix. Matrix maintains the clinch.
John Matrix has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Matrix pushes Saukko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matrix has Saukko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Saukko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Saukko wants a takedown.
Matrix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saukko tries to land a leg kick but Matrix saw it coming and moves away.
Saukko fails with a takedown attempt.
Saukko misses with a leg kick
and Matrix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saukko is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Matrix misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Saukko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saukko scores with the left hand. Matrix knows he should have avoided that one.
Matrix misses the jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matrix.
Matrix digs a good body shot into Saukko's ribs.
Saukko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saukko moves in looking to clinch but Matrix pushes him off.
Matrix with a nice cross.
Matrix slips under a jab.
Matrix takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saukko swings widly with a right hand
and Matrix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matrix scores with a nice strike.
Saukko fails with a takedown attempt.
John Matrix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Per Saukko.
Matrix feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Saukko's calf.
Saukko looks to land a combination. Matrix sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Saukko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matrix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saukko can do to turn this around?
Matrix misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matrix thows a body shot but no joy.
Matrix clinches up against the cage.
Matrix slows down the pace here.
Saukko tries to throw a body punch but Matrix avoids it by throwing Saukko back against the cage.
Matrix tightens his grip and picks Saukko up, before dumping him to the ground. Saukko manages to land in guard.
Saukko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Matrix wants to get up but he can't break Saukko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Matrix got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saukko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Matrix has managed to get both his arms back between Saukko's legs - danger averted.
John Matrix overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saukko is working an open guard so Matrix takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Saukko throws a nice looking combination but Matrix bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matrix circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matrix ducks under a wild hook from Saukko.
Saukko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrix misses with a wild combination.
Nice body punch from Matrix.
A punch combination from Saukko misses.
Matrix throws a right and a left that Saukko avoids nicely.
Matrix stuffs the takedown attempt from Saukko. Saukko gets slowly back to his feet.
Matrix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saukko.
John Matrix is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Matrix.
Saukko moves into the clinch.
Matrix gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Saukko.
Saukko tries for a takedown but Matrix manages to get underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Matrix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A good leg kick by Matrix.
Saukko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matrix throws a sloppy head kick and Saukko moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saukko throws a right hand that Matrix ducks under and follows up with a left that Matrix also avoids with ease.
Matrix lands with a nice combination. Saukko backs away looking to recover.
Saukko misses the body punch
and Matrix counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Matrix's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Matrix duly obliges.
Matrix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Saukko. That's going to slow Matrix down.
Matrix fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saukko.
Horrible takedown by Matrix or perhaps it was just good defense by Saukko which made him look bad.
Saukko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Matrix thuds a left hand into Saukko's body.
Saukko shoots in and drives through. Matrix sprawls well.
Matrix takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matrix throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matrix tries a head kick but it misses.
Matrix pushes Saukko away with a front kick.
Matrix shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saukko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Matrix had his way with Per Saukko in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Saukko checks a leg kick.
Saukko throws a series of punches but Matrix avoids them all with ease.
Matrix shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saukko as he jumps to the side.
Matrix avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matrix fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saukko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Saukko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matrix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A right-left combo lands from Matrix.
Saukko throws out a leg kick but Matrix moves out of range and Saukko only half commits.
Saukko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matrix looks to score with a jab to the body but Saukko is just out of range.
Saukko has a takedown stuffed.
Saukko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Saukko throws an overhand right that lands on Matrix's shoulder, as Matrix tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Matrix.
Matrix throws a right hand that Saukko ducks under and follows up with a left that Saukko also avoids with ease.
Saukko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Saukko is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saukko works his way into full mount!
Saukko misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Matrix is working to get back to half guard.
Saukko sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Matrix tries to reverse the position but Saukko maintains control.
Saukko throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Saukko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Saukko wants to control the pace but Matrix is squirming around nicely.
Matrix is wriggling around trying to escape.
Saukko dominating with strikes here.
Saukko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Matrix is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrix is looking to improve his position but Saukko isn't that keen on the idea.
Saukko wants to control the pace but Matrix is squirming around nicely.
Per Saukko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Matrix is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matrix wants to control but Saukko is having none of it.
Matrix is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Saukko is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Saukko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Matrix is looking to escape.
Saukko punching from mount but Matrix doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Matrix tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Matrix blocking the ground and pound.
Matrix blocking the ground and pound.
Saukko jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Matrix is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Matrix and Saukko has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that's the end of the fight!
Per Saukko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matrix 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 49:45
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 49:46
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Matrix!
John Matrix retains his heavyweight title!
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