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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Worsely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saku Sammakko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sammakko is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Saku Sammakko. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Great elbows
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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
18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Worsely!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saku Sammakko!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Worsely lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sammakko circles away quickly and effectively.
Sammakko shoots in looking for a takedown but Worsely manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sammakko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sammakko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sammakko avoids a kick to the body.
Sammakko throws a looping overhand right but Worsely ducks down to avoid it.
Worsely throws a leg kick but Sammakko checks it.
Worsely throws a solid leg kick but Sammakko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Worsely.
Worsely takes a swing at Sammakko's ribcage but misses.
Worsely uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sammakko.
Sammakko loads up on a big right hand but Worsely slips the punch.
An inside leg kick from Sammakko misses.
Sammakko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Worsely manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Worsely keeps the fight on the outside.
Sammakko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Worsely tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sammakko was well out of range. Poor timing from Worsely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sammakko keeps the fight on the outside.
Sammakko wants to clinch.
A clash of legs there as Worsely blocks the low kick.
A left and a right from Worsely both land. Nice combination.
Sammakko clinches.
Sammakko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Worsely avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sammakko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Worsely is defending well for now.
Sammakko misses with some punches.
Worsely working Sammakko over with knees to the body.
Sammakko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sammakko obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Worsely has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sammakko regains guard immediately.
Worsely postures up in Sammakko's guard and throws a big left but Sammakko blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worsely controls from within his opponent's guard.
Worsely loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Worsely won't allow Sammakko to get back to his feet.
Worsely postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Worsely throws a big right hand that misses.
Sammakko is trying to control the position but Worsely postures up.
Worsely slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sammakko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Worsely wants to pass the guard but Sammakko is keeping the position.
Sammakko keeping moving, preventing Worsely from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sammakko keeping full guard, as Worsely tries to pass.
Worsely has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Worsely sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mark Worsely.
Sammakko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Worsely manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Worsely.
Saku Sammakko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worsely lands with a cross.
Sammakko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Worsely moves away.
Sammakko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sammakko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Worsely.
Sammakko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sammakko shoots in looking for a takedown but Worsely manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sammakko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mark Worsely has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saku Sammakko.
That kick from Worsely tenderised Sammakko's leg. Sammakko is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Worsely swings for the body but Sammakko moves out of range.
Worsely keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sammakko.
Worsely scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Worsely throws a head kick that misses.
Sammakko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Worsely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Worsely dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sammakko misses with a looping right.
Sammakko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Worsely counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Worsely thows a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sammakko. Worsely does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sammakko. Worsely does a little dance to reset his feet.
Worsely checks the leg kick.
Worsely closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sammakko tries to roll over but Worsely keeps him under control.
Worsely trying to control from half guard but Sammakko is working away.
Worsely prevents Sammakko from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sammakko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Worsely seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sammakko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Worsely is one step ahead there.
Sammakko keeping moving, preventing Worsely from controlling successfully.
Sammakko has his foot on Worsely's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Worsely works his way back into a safe position though.
Worsely throwing strikes but missing.
Worsely is pushing down on Sammakko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sammakko is fighting to maintain full guard but Worsely has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mark Worsely overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sammakko is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worsely wants to pass to mount but Sammakko is defending the position.
Sammakko kicks off Worsely and gets to his feet.
Worsely misses with a low kick.
Worsely lands with a straight right. Sammakko didn't see that one coming.
Sammakko lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Worsely misses with a low kick.
Worsely throws a jab but it's blocked by Sammakko.
Worsely attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Worsely.
Sammakko takes one to the chin there.
Worsely swings for the body but Sammakko moves out of range.
Sammakko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Worsely connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worsely avoids the head kick by Sammakko.
Sammakko misses with a looping left.
Sammakko looks to land a right hand but Worsely moved out of range.
Worsely looks to land a body kick but Sammakko moved away.
Sammakko lunges at Worsely with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Worsely's hand.
A big left from Sammakko misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Worsely looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Worsely takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Some wild striking there from Worsely.
Worsely misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worsely cracks Sammakko with an open hand slap.
A lazy left from Sammakko finds it's target.
Worsely displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sammakko throws out the jab.
Sammakko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Worsely circles away quickly and effectively.
Sammakko jabs at Worsely's body.
Worsely pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Worsely throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sammakko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Worsely looks for the body kick but Sammakko saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Worsely moves into the clinch.
Worsely stalling in the clinch but Sammakko improves position.
Sammakko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Worsely manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Worsely dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sammakko shoots in and bounces Worsely off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Worsely keeping moving, preventing Sammakko from controlling successfully.
Worsely keeping full guard, as Sammakko tries to pass.
Sammakko trying to control the position from guard on top but Worsely is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Worsely working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sammakko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sammakko won't allow Worsely to sweep him here.
Worsely is looking for a triangle but Sammakko pushes his legs off easily.
Sammakko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Worsely is keeping the position for now.
Sammakko postures up.
Worsely is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sammakko is trying to get back to full guard.
Worsely throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sammakko works his way to full guard. Good work.
Saku Sammakko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sammakko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Worsely showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sammakko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Worsely prevents Sammakko from getting back to his feet.
Mark Worsely is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Worsely is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Worsely has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mark Worsely.
Sammakko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worsely lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sammakko throws a wild body kick that Worsely sees coming a mile off.
Worsely ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That kick from Worsely tenderised Sammakko's leg. Sammakko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Worsely uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sammakko.
Worsely jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Worsely steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sammakko.
Sammakko looks to score with a jab to the body but Worsely is just out of range.
Worsely uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sammakko.
Jab by Worsely.
Sammakko is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sammakko has a takedown stuffed.
Sammakko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sammakko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sammakko has his takedown stuffed
and Worsely counters with a right hand to the body.
Worsely scores with a punch to the head.
Worsely thuds a left hand into Sammakko's body.
Worsely feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sammakko's calf.
Worsely scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sammakko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Worsely counters with a low kick, right behind Sammakko 's knee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Worsely thuds a left hand into Sammakko's body.
Worsely moves in looking to clinch but Sammakko pushes him off.
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 Mark Worsely.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Worsely, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Worsely!
Mark Worsely took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Perkele! for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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hype
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