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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sami Hyypia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hyypia's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hang out the stars in Indiana. Chris Masters has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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301 lbs
3 - 2 - 1 |
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300 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter striker
KO power |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sami Hyypia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Masters!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masters misses with a takedown attempt - Hyypia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hyypia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masters.
Hyypia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hyypia wants it to stay on the feet.
Masters keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hyypia leaves Masters with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sami Hyypia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Masters.
Masters misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hyypia. Masters does a little dance to reset his feet.
Masters shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Masters takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hyypia tries to sprawl but Masters drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Masters in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyypia won't allow Masters to pass to mount.
Masters missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Masters is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hyypia sees it coming and defends easily.
Masters not doing much here.
Hyypia is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hyypia defends it well.
Masters slows the pace down in half guard.
Hyypia is staying active underneath Masters, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Masters slips under a jab.
Hyypia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masters.
Hyypia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masters.
Hyypia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Masters.
Masters with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hyypia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Masters with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hyypia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Masters shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hyypia as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters avoids the head kick by Hyypia.
Chris Masters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Masters 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hyypia bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Masters's head.
It looks like Chris Masters has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masters motions for Hyypia to come forward. Masters throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Masters throws a sloppy head kick and Hyypia moves out of range easily.
Masters throws a leg kick that misses.
Masters fails with the takedown
and Hyypia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masters throws the left hand but Hyypia avoids the punch easily.
Masters tries for a takedown but Hyypia circles away easily
and Hyypia makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Masters really felt that one!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sami Hyypia will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chris Masters's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Masters takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Masters takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Masters has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Masters there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hyypia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masters.
Masters shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masters takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That has opened up Chris Masters's cut even more.
Hyypia moves away from the strike by Masters.
Hyypia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Masters.
Horrible takedown by Masters or perhaps it was just good defense by Hyypia which made him look bad.
Sami Hyypia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Masters.
Masters looks to land a left hand but Hyypia moved out of range nicely.
Sami Hyypia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters shoots for a takedown but Hyypia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Masters fails with a takedown attempt.
Masters fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oooooh!!! Hyypia has knocked Masters down with a huge combo! Hyypia steps away and waves a wobbly Masters back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Masters is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masters leaves his chin hanging out and Hyypia seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Masters crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sami Hyypia!
A victorious Sami Hyypia thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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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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