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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Gustaffson (ranked 3798 p4p, 3729 weight class) and Sheldon Mata (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Gustaffson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sheldon Mata!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mata avoids the head kick by Gustaffson.
Mata drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gustaffson defends it well.
Gustaffson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mata's guard.
Gustaffson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gustaffson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mata looking for a sweep. Not yet Mata, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustaffson wants to stand but Mata is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gustaffson trying to control but Mata is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustaffson content to stall in guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustaffson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mata for as long as he can get away with.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gustaffson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mata tries to kick Gustaffson off in order to stand up. Gustaffson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
You can see the frustration on Mata's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gustaffson just content to control the position.
Gustaffson stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mata tries to clinch up but Gustaffson circles away and keeps his distance.
Gustaffson feinted with a counter takedown.
Gustaffson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mata darts in looking for a takedown but Gustaffson gets double underhooks and turns Mata into the cage.
Sheldon Mata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Gustaffson. No joy for Mata on that attempt.
Gustaffson drives through and clinches with Mata against the cage.
Mata jumps guard but Gustaffson stands there with Mata around his waist. Mata gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Peter Gustaffson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sheldon Mata.
Mata managing to block the knees to the body from Gustaffson.
Gustaffson successfully pulls guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gustaffson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustaffson controlling the position.
Mata preventing the sweep.
Gustaffson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mata keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gustaffson's head.
Gustaffson wants to get back to his feet but Mata is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mata drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gustaffson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mata has Gustaffson in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustaffson throws a big right hand that misses.
Gustaffson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gustaffson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mata is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Gustaffson dominated that round.
That's time! Gustaffson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mata is looking to clinch but Gustaffson is avoiding it.
Gustaffson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mata but Mata pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gustaffson throws a nice head kick!
Gustaffson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mata is fending him off so far but Gustaffson persists. Nope, Mata circles away and we're back to standing.
Mata is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gustaffson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mata but Mata pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Gustaffson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata scores with a leg kick.
Gustaffson drives through and clinches with Mata against the cage.
Gustaffson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mata is trying to keep an underhook but Gustaffson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Mata manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustaffson shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mata fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gustaffson avoids the body shot from Mata.
Gustaffson tries to counter by clinching up but Mata breaks away and moves out of range.
Mata changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gustaffson tries to avoid it but Mata manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gustaffson to the ground. Gustaffson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Mata backs away, Gustaffson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mata doesn't manage to clinch there - Gustaffson circles away.
Mata tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mata fails with the takedown.
Gustaffson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mata finds it's way round the side to connect with Gustaffson's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mata misses with a wild combination.
As Mata looks to move away, Gustaffson throws a big counter combo but Mata just gets out of the way.
Gustaffson blocks a jab.
Gustaffson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mata with a poor takedown
and Gustaffson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sloppy strikes from Gustaffson. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mata tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gustaffson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mata somewhat.
Gustaffson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mata to the mat! Mata manages to get full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mata is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gustaffson 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.
Mata keeping moving, preventing Gustaffson from controlling successfully.
Gustaffson content to stall in guard here.
Gustaffson works over Mata with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mata is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gustaffson defends well.
Gustaffson trying to control but Mata is working from the bottom.
Gustaffson pushes down on Mata's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gustaffson wants to pass to mount but Mata is defending the position.
Ground and pound from Gustaffson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Gustaffson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gustaffson fails to land the takedown.
Gustaffson shoots for a double leg takedown but Mata sprawls well. He's pushed Gustaffson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mata is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gustaffson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mata is refusing to be controlled, as Gustaffson sits in half guard.
Peter Gustaffson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gustaffson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mata trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustaffson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mata doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gustaffson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustaffson is working for a kimura but Mata is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gustaffson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mata does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mata trying to control from the bottom.
Gustaffson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two 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.
Mata won't allow Gustaffson to pass to mount.
Gustaffson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gustaffson darts in and clinches Mata up against the cage.
Gustaffson tries to pull guard but Mata forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Gustaffson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustaffson breaks the clinch.
Gustaffson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mata gets underhooks to prevent Gustaffson's takedown attempt.
Gustaffson is pressed up against the cage. Mata has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gustaffson down to the mat. Gustaffson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gustaffson closes the distance and clinches up with Mata, looking for a takedown. Gustaffson pushes Mata against the cage but Mata circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mata tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gustaffson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mata darts in looking for a takedown but Gustaffson gets double underhooks and turns Mata into the cage.
Mata scores with a three punch combo!
Mata tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gustaffson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mata swivels and escapes.
Mata steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gustaffson.
Mata tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gustaffson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Gustaffson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gustaffson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mata looks to land a combination. Gustaffson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mata misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gustaffson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mata clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustaffson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mata uses from the top position.
Gustaffson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mata can do to turn this around?
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mata's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mata gets to his feet - Gustaffson follows without any prompting.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mata lands a nice looking body shot.
Mata throws a front kick that sends Gustaffson stumbling back into the cage.
Mata fails to land the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck for Mata with that takedown attempt.
Sheldon Mata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peter Gustaffson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gustaffson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mata quickly recovers to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sheldon Mata.
I think Gustaffson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Gustaffson!
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