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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matti Wanhanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wanhanen comes to the cage accompanied by Mina olen by Kotiteollisuus. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matti Wanhanen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, The Beast!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wanhanen but Wanhanen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Beast fails with the takedown.
Wanhanen thuds a left hand into Beast's body.
Matti Wanhanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Wanhanen misses.
Beast avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wanhanen connects with a high kick.
Wanhanen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck for Beast with that takedown attempt.
Matti Wanhanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Beast.
Wanhanen misses with a wild combination.
Beast takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Wanhanen.
Beast fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Beast takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Beast scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wanhanen.
Beast drives through with a takedown into guard.
Beast avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Beast lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beast accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beast trying to control the position from guard on top but Wanhanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beast throwing strikes from guard but Wanhanen blocks nicely.
Beast postures up in Wanhanen's guard and throws a big left but Wanhanen blocks it.
Beast really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wanhanen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wanhanen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beast gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Beast drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wanhanen dives on top into guard.
Beast wants to stand up but Wanhanen is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast working a defensive guard here.
Wanhanen passes into half guard.
Beast wants to get back to full guard.
Beast looks gassed!
Wanhanen wants to work for an arm triangle but Beast is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Beast wants to get back to his feet.
Wanhanen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four 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.
Wanhanen is trying to work for a kimura but Beast is defending well.
Beast is looking for a sweep. Wanhanen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wanhanen seems to be working for a kimura but Beast defends the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Beast can do anything to dispel that myth.
Beast wants to improve his position but Wanhanen is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matti Wanhanen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wanhanen misses with an uppercut. Beast saw that one coming.
Wanhanen lands with a right hand.
Wanhanen looks to land a combination but Beast avoids it well.
Wanhanen lands a nice hook to Beast's body. Beast takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wanhanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wanhanen lands with a straight right. Beast didn't see that one coming.
Wanhanen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wanhanen throws a leg kick but Beast checks it.
Beast takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wanhanen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wanhanen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Wanhanen.
Beast needs to keep his hands up - Wanhanen had a free shot at his head there.
Beast takes one on the button.
Beast shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wanhanen as he jumps to the side.
Wanhanen throws a low kick, looking for Beast's leg but Beast calmly moves out of range.
Beast shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Beast working the ground and pound effectively.
Wanhanen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wanhanen pushes down on Beast's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wanhanen uses his free foot to push down on Beast's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Beast.
Beast is trying to escape the mount.
Wanhanen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Beast manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Wanhanen trying to control the position but Beast is working away.
Beast tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast trying to get back to his feet but Wanhanen is in full control for now.
Beast is breathing heavily.
Wanhanen controls the position.
Beast trying to control but not successfully.
Wanhanen is persistently looking for the submission but Beast is defending it well.
Wanhanen working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Wanhanen has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Beast has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Beast is trying to get back to his feet but Wanhanen has full control of the position and if anything, Beast has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beast is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Wanhanen gets his way!
Beast trying to get back to his feet but Wanhanen is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matti Wanhanen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wanhanen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beast has a takedown stuffed.
Beast throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wanhanen counters with an outside leg kick.
Wanhanen throws a series of punches but Beast moves out of range.
Wanhanen throws a series of punches but Beast moves out of range.
Matti Wanhanen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beast avoids the head kick by Wanhanen.
Wanhanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beast.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Wanhanen misses.
Wanhanen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Beast's calf.
Beast misses with a takedown
and Wanhanen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Beast is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanhanen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beast stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wanhanen tries to bum rush Beast with a series of wild strikes but Beast uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wanhanen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Beast with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wanhanen counters with a stiff right hand.
Matti Wanhanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Beast.
Beast takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wanhanen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wanhanen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Wanhanen.
Beast looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wanhanen wants to sweep here but Beast controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wanhanen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wanhanen had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Beast is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Wanhanen Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Beast's back instead.
Beast is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Beast wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wanhanen doesn't have the hooks in and Beast manages to turn into his guard.
Wanhanen trying to control the position.
Beast working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wanhanen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Beast is trying to stand but he's just given Wanhanen his back.
Wanhanen looking to break Beast's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Beast remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Wanhanen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wanhanen looking for the choke but no joy.
Beast looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Beast breaks Wanhanen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Wanhanen keeping full guard, as Beast tries to pass.
Wanhanen being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matti Wanhanen clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Good standup being displayed there by Wanhanen as he connects with a hook.
Wanhanen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wanhanen throws a right and a left that Beast avoids nicely.
Beast keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beast staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wanhanen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wanhanen connects with a crisp jab.
Wanhanen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Beast is out of range and Wanhanen settles back down.
Wanhanen throws a hook but Beast avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wanhanen swinging wilding here.
Wanhanen looks for the body kick but Beast saw that one coming.
Wanhanen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Beast doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wanhanen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wanhanen tests Beast's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wanhanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matti Wanhanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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.
Wanhanen throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Wanhanen misses.
Wanhanen throws a one two combo.
Wanhanen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Beast.
Wanhanen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Beast misses with a takedown attempt
and Wanhanen counters with a left to the body.
Wanhanen misses with a hook.
Beast gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wanhanen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matti Wanhanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Beast.
Beast is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wanhanen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Beast at a distance.
Beast has his takedown stuffed
and Wanhanen counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wanhanen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Beast blocks a head kick by Wanhanen.
Wanhanen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wanhanen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wanhanen connects with a solid leg kick.
Matti Wanhanen is winning the standup battle so far.
Wanhanen with a hook.
Wanhanen scores with a jab to the body.
Wanhanen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wanhanen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beast takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice shot lands for Wanhanen.
Beast drops his hands momentarily and Wanhanen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Beast throws a head kick that misses
and Wanhanen counters with a two punch combo.
Beast takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Beast gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wanhanen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wanhanen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Beast shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matti Wanhanen had his way with The Beast in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Wanhanen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Beast momentarily.
Beast moves in looking to clinch but Wanhanen pushes him off.
Wanhanen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Beast misses with a takedown attempt
and Wanhanen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beast thinking.
Wanhanen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beast shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wanhanen lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wanhanen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Beast is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wanhanen misses with a straight left.
Beast moves out of range as Wanhanen strikes.
Wanhanen scores with a push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Wanhanen misses
and Beast counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wanhanen!
Beast throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Wanhanen gets back to half guard.
Wanhanen gets full guard.
Wanhanen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Beast can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wanhanen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Beast has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wanhanen is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast trying to control but Wanhanen is working from the bottom.
Wanhanen is trying to keep Beast in close.
Beast pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wanhanen is keeping the position for now.
Beast has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Wanhanen to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Beast is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Wanhanen pulls down on the head and he's put Beast to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matti Wanhanen!
Matti Wanhanen retains his light heavyweight title!
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