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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Heikko Saarinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesh Masilungan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saarinen comes to the cage accompanied by I Walk Alone. Masilungan has chosen Heaven Hell as his entrance music. Jesh Masilungan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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154 lbs
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159 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heikko Saarinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jesh Masilungan!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masilungan dives in and grabs Saarinen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saarinen pushes down on Masilungan's head and hops out.
Masilungan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Masilungan wants to pass the guard but Saarinen is keeping the position.
Saarinen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Masilungan is controlling him.
Masilungan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saarinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saarinen controls Masilungan momentarily but Masilungan frees himself.
Masilungan wants to pass the guard but Saarinen is keeping the position.
Masilungan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Masilungan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Saarinen. No joy for Masilungan on that attempt.
Heikko Saarinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesh Masilungan.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Masilungan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Saarinen.
Saarinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Saarinen throws a head kick that misses.
Masilungan shoots in looking for a takedown. Saarinen tries to sprawl out of it but Masilungan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saarinen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Masilungan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saarinen pinned against the cage. Saarinen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Masilungan checks a low kick from Saarinen.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Masilungan is defended easily by Saarinen.
Masilungan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saarinen is fending him off so far but Masilungan persists. Nope, Saarinen circles away and we're back to standing.
Masilungan looks winded!
Masilungan with a poor takedown
and Saarinen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Masilungan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Masilungan shoots in but Saarinen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Masilungan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice shot by Saarinen.
Jab from Saarinen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saarinen lands a really nice looking cross but Masilungan seems unphased.
Masilungan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jesh Masilungan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Saarinen.
Saarinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Masilungan's calf.
Saarinen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Masilungan.
Saarinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Saarinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Masilungan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Saarinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Saarinen scores with a nice strike.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Saarinen - that will leave a mark!
Saarinen scores with a head kick. Masilungan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Jesh Masilungan has been cut.
Saarinen with a nice cross.
Masilungan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saarinen defends it nicely.
Saarinen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Masilungan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen has Masilungan up against the cage in a clinch.
Saarinen pushes Masilungan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Saarinen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Saarinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Masilungan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Saarinen.
Masilungan takes a shot to the head.
Saarinen has a couple of punches blocked by Masilungan.
Saarinen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Saarinen misses with a body punch.
Saarinen blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saarinen.
Saarinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saarinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Masilungan tries to pull guard but Saarinen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Masilungan tries to break the clinch but Saarinen is controlling the position.
Saarinen lands with a left to the head.
Saarinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Masilungan is looking to take this one to the mat.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Saarinen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Saarinen is trying to stall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saarinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Masilungan backwards.
Saarinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heikko Saarinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesh Masilungan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Saarinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Masilungan looks for a takedown but Saarinen sprawls well.
Masilungan shoots in for a takedown but Saarinen shows good takedown defense.
Masilungan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Saarinen.
Masilungan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saarinen sprawls well. Saarinen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Masilungan gets slowly back to his feet.
Heikko Saarinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesh Masilungan.
Saarinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masilungan has a takedown stuffed.
Saarinen is looking to clinch.
Masilungan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Heikko Saarinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Masilungan with a poor takedown
and Saarinen counters with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Saarinen.
Masilungan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saarinen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Masilungan somewhat.
Masilungan is breathing heavily.
A jab from Saarinen does it's job there.
Saarinen lands a leg kick that knocks Masilungan off balance momentarily.
Masilungan fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan blocks a head kick by Saarinen.
Saarinen throws a leg kick which misses Masilungan's front leg but catches the back leg as Masilungan tries to avoid it.
Masilungan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Masilungan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saarinen is fending him off so far but Masilungan persists. Nope, Saarinen circles away and we're back to standing.
Masilungan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saarinen circles away.
Saarinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Saarinen lands a jab to the nose.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Saarinen.
Masilungan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Masilungan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saarinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Saarinen lands with a hook. Masilungan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Masilungan shoots in looking for a takedown but Saarinen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Masilungan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saarinen takes the fight into the clinch.
Masilungan blocks a body shot from Saarinen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan tries to pull guard but Saarinen holds him up against the cage and eventually Masilungan drops back down to his feet.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Saarinen.
Saarinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saarinen can't find room to land a body shot as Masilungan controls the action.
Saarinen throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Saarinen.
Masilungan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saarinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Masilungan goes for a takedown attempt but Saarinen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A good leg kick by Saarinen.
Saarinen lands a front kick.
Masilungan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Saarinen is trying to defend but Masilungan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Masilungan gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Saarinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Masilungan shoots in looking for a takedown. Saarinen tries to sprawl out of it but Masilungan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saarinen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Masilungan ducks under a wild hook from Saarinen.
Saarinen feints and then cracks Masilungan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Masilungan down.
Saarinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masilungan misses with a takedown attempt - Saarinen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Saarinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good leg kick by Saarinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saarinen connects with a leg kick. Masilungan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Saarinen. That's going to slow Masilungan down.
The fighters circling - Saarinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Saarinen.
Saarinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Masilungan tries for a takedown but Saarinen circles away easily
enabling Saarinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Saarinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Saarinen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Masilungan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saarinen as he avoids it easily.
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!
A thudding body kick lands there by Saarinen!
Saarinen lands a head kick. Masilungan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Masilungan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Saarinen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Masilungan's head.
Nice takedown defense from Saarinen. No joy for Masilungan on that attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Saarinen.
Saarinen scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saarinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Masilungan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Saarinen throws a body punch but Masilungan moves out of range.
Nice shot by Saarinen.
Masilungan tries for a takedown but Saarinen circles away easily
and Saarinen counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heikko Saarinen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jesh Masilungan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Saarinen throws a leg kick which misses Masilungan's front leg but catches the back leg as Masilungan tries to avoid it.
Masilungan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saarinen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Masilungan somewhat.
Saarinen stuffs the takedown attempt from Masilungan. Masilungan gets slowly back to his feet.
Saarinen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Masilungan under the eye.
Saarinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Saarinen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Good leg kick by Saarinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saarinen tries to work over Masilungan's front leg with a kick but Masilungan checks it.
Masilungan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Saarinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masilungan.
Saarinen moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Masilungan as Saarinen tries to tie him up.
Masilungan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Saarinen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Heikko Saarinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesh Masilungan.
Masilungan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Masilungan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Saarinen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Saarinen throws a lazy right hand but Masilungan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saarinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masilungan can do to turn this around?
Masilungan avoids the head kick by Saarinen.
Masilungan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saarinen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Masilungan somewhat.
Saarinen swings for the body but Masilungan moves out of range.
Saarinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saarinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Masilungan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saarinen swivels and escapes.
Saarinen scores with a nice head shot.
Saarinen delivers a nice body kick.
Saarinen connects with a looping right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Saarinen.
Masilungan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Saarinen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Saarinen connects with a leg kick. Masilungan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Saarinen throws a leg kick but Masilungan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masilungan decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Masilungan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Saarinen.
Saarinen scores with a leg kick.
Masilungan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Saarinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masilungan.
Masilungan fails with the takedown.
Saarinen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Saarinen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Saarinen stuffs the takedown attempt from Masilungan. Masilungan gets slowly back to his feet.
Saarinen throws a leg kick but Masilungan moved away.
Saarinen jabs Masilungan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Saarinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Saarinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Saarinen.
Decent striking displayed by Saarinen there.
Masilungan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Saarinen digs a good body shot into Masilungan's ribs.
Masilungan takes one to the chin there.
Saarinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Masilungan's head backwards.
Jesh Masilungan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saarinen lands a leg kick that knocks Masilungan off balance momentarily.
Masilungan shoots in but Saarinen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Saarinen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Masilungan on the side of the head.
Heikko Saarinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saarinen scores with a jab. Masilungan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Masilungan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saarinen swivels and escapes.
Masilungan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Masilungan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Masilungan takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen lands a front kick.
Saarinen jabs Masilungan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from Saarinen as Masilungan shoots in.
Saarinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Masilungan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Saarinen delivers a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by Saarinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saarinen digs a good body shot into Masilungan's ribs.
Masilungan fails with a takedown attempt.
Saarinen cracks the inside of Masilungan's front leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saarinen lands a jab.
Masilungan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saarinen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Masilungan somewhat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Saarinen, right into the meat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heikko Saarinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Saarinen, 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heikko Saarinen!
Heikko Saarinen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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