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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between DaMatti Matikainen (ranked 251 p4p, 206 weight class) and BM Websphere (ranked 40 p4p, 35 weight class). BM Websphere acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, DaMatti Matikainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 17 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, BM Websphere!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Websphere on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Matikainen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circling - Matikainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Websphere throws a low kick but Matikainen avoids it.
Websphere misses with a looping left.
Websphere on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matikainen. Matikainen obviously looking to wear him down.
Matikainen throws a head kick that misses.
And Websphere responds with a good body kick, but Matikainen manages to step out the way in time.
Matikainen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Websphere's head backwards.
Websphere swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matikainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matikainen misses with a right hand
and Matikainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matikainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Matikainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matikainen loads up on a big right hand but Websphere slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Websphere throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Websphere just misses with a punch to the body.
Matikainen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Matikainen misses.
Matikainen lands a jab-cross combination.
Websphere misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Websphere misses with a body punch
and Matikainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Websphere gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Websphere fails to land.
Matikainen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Websphere escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but Websphere moved away.
Nice straight punches there by Websphere. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Websphere.
Websphere connects with a right hand. Matikainen shakes it off.
Matikainen tried to score with a low kick but Websphere checks it.
Matikainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Websphere manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Matikainen.
A telegraphed right hand from Websphere misses the target.
Websphere just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMatikainen.
Websphere ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matikainen moves away.
Websphere misses with a wild body shot.
Websphere looks to land a left hand but Matikainen moved out of range nicely.
Matikainen feints and then cracks Websphere's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Websphere down.
Matikainen misses with a low kick.
Websphere is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Matikainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Websphere gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matikainen.
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!
Websphere throws the kick towards the body but Matikainen avoids it.
A low kick from Matikainen is predictable there
and Websphere counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Websphere.
Matikainen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Websphere. Websphere circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matikainen throws a shot to the body.
Matikainen throws a right and a left that Websphere avoids nicely.
Matikainen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Websphere.
Websphere cracks Matikainen with a good jab.
Websphere lunges at Matikainen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matikainen's hand.
Websphere slips a straight right by Matikainen.
Websphere takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fighters circling - Websphere throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Websphere misses.
Matikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Websphere slips a straight right by Matikainen.
Websphere appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matikainen lands a head shot.
The fighters circling - Matikainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matikainen misses with a low kick.
Websphere looks to score with a jab to the body but Matikainen is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Websphere throws a wild body kick that Matikainen sees coming a mile off.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matikainen throws out a loose jab but Websphere uses good head movement to avoid it.
Websphere lands a leg kick that knocks Matikainen off balance momentarily.
Websphere is looking to land body kicks.
Matikainen blocks a low kick nicely.
Websphere throws out a loose jab but Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Websphere throws the left hand but Matikainen avoids the punch easily.
Matikainen scores with a decent looking hook.
Matikainen jabs at Websphere's body.
Matikainen misses with a low kick.
Matikainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Websphere. That did some damage!
Matikainen takes one to the side of the head.
Websphere throws a hook but Matikainen blocks it.
Matikainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Websphere.
A looping hook to the body misses from Websphere. Matikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matikainen swings for the body but Websphere moves out of range.
Websphere paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Websphere rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matikainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good leg kick by Matikainen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Websphere throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Websphere.
Websphere looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Websphere fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matikainen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Matikainen misses with a looping right.
Matikainen throws a front kick aimed at Websphere's knee but Websphere avoids it well.
Matikainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Websphere has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matikainen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Websphere uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
Matikainen misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Websphere! But no joy.
Websphere uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
Websphere slips a jab from Matikainen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the liver by Matikainen. Beautiful body shot.
Websphere throws a body punch but Matikainen moves out of range.
Websphere pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A big right from Matikainen misses.
Websphere wants to counter with a clinch but Matikainen pushes him away.
Matikainen slips under a jab from Websphere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DaMatti Matikainen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Matikainen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matikainen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matikainen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Websphere counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Websphere throws a leg kick but Matikainen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Matikainen slips under a jab.
Matikainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matikainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Websphere circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Matikainen misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Websphere! But no joy.
Matikainen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Websphere counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Matikainen misses.
Websphere checks a leg kick.
Websphere shapes to counter with a head kick.
Websphere throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Some wild striking there from Websphere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Websphere lands with an uppercut that bounces Matikainen off the cage and back into range.
Matikainen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matikainen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Websphere dodges the punch combination from Matikainen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Websphere throws a front kick aimed at Matikainen's knee but Matikainen avoids it well.
Websphere looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matikainen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but Websphere sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Websphere.
Matikainen throws an overhand right that lands on Websphere's shoulder, as Websphere tries to avoid the shot.
Websphere tries to counter with a clinch but Matikainen shakes him off and moves away.
A jab from Matikainen misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Websphere.
Websphere has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Matikainen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Websphere backs up against the cage.
Matikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matikainen digs a good body shot into Websphere's ribs.
Websphere will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Matikainen cracks Websphere with an open hand slap.
Websphere throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matikainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Websphere scores with a shot to the body.
Matikainen swings for the body but Websphere moves out of range.
Websphere throws a push kick but Matikainen slaps the foot to one side.
Sloppy strikes from Websphere. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Matikainen does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Websphere.
Matikainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Websphere throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matikainen. Websphere does a little dance to reset his feet.
Websphere misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Websphere scores with a jab to the body.
Matikainen misses with a head kick.
Matikainen scores with a nice right hand.
That kick from Matikainen tenderised Websphere's leg. Websphere is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matikainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Websphere can pounce on him.
Websphere throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matikainen thumps Websphere with a low kick.
Websphere ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matikainen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matikainen misses with a head kick.
Websphere tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Matikainen misses the target.
Websphere throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matikainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen misses with a series of wild punches.
A leg kick checked by Websphere.
That kick from Matikainen tenderised Websphere's leg. Websphere is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matikainen throws a big shot that misses.
Websphere fails with an attempt to clinch.
DaMatti Matikainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Matikainen cracks Websphere with an open hand slap.
Websphere swings for the body but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen tries to move into range but Websphere moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Websphere lands a jab to Matikainen's midsection.
Websphere checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Websphere lands with an uppercut that bounces Matikainen off the cage and back into range.
Matikainen misses with a leg kick.
Websphere scores with a punch to the head.
Matikainen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Websphere looks to land a body kick but Matikainen moved away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matikainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen misses with a low kick.
Websphere with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matikainen to score with a decent uppercut.
Matikainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Matikainen moves away from the strike by Websphere.
Websphere throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matikainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Matikainen moves out of range as Websphere throws a body kick.
Matikainen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Websphere scores with a push kick.
Websphere checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matikainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Websphere tries to clinch but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen tries to land a front kick but Websphere steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Websphere moves away.
Matikainen throws a big shot that misses.
Matikainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Websphere's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Websphere lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Matikainen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matikainen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matikainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but BM Websphere will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Matikainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Websphere throws a body punch but Matikainen moves out of range.
Websphere misses with a kick to the body.
Websphere misses with an uppercut.
Matikainen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Matikainen swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Websphere to counter with a crisp jab.
Websphere tried to score with a low kick but Matikainen checks it.
A jab from Websphere does it's job there.
Websphere throws a jab when Matikainen was well out of range.
Matikainen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matikainen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Websphere takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Websphere wants to clinch up but Matikainen keeps it at a distance.
Websphere chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matikainen can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matikainen throws a solid leg kick but Websphere takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matikainen.
Matikainen slips under a jab from Websphere.
Matikainen throws a big shot that misses.
Websphere chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Websphere tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Websphere misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matikainen misses with a straight right.
Websphere throws out a loose jab but Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Websphere on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Websphere throws the left hand but Matikainen avoids the punch easily.
Matikainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Websphere. That did some damage!
Websphere throws a nice head kick!
Websphere is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matikainen.
Matikainen blocks the body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Matikainen misses its target.
Websphere chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matikainen can pounce on him.
Matikainen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Websphere on the side of the head.
Websphere misses with a low kick as Matikainen jumps back.
Matikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Websphere was well out of range. Poor timing from Matikainen.
Good work by Matikainen as he checks the leg kick.
Websphere takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matikainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matikainen throws out a leg kick but Websphere moves out of range and Matikainen only half commits.
Websphere scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Websphere.
Websphere shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matikainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice body kick from Matikainen.
Matikainen clobbers Websphere with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matikainen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Websphere has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Websphere and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matikainen. Websphere does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matikainen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Matikainen scores with a hook to the body. Websphere takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Websphere was well out of range. Poor timing from Matikainen.
It seemed like Websphere was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Websphere slips under a jab from Matikainen.
Jab from Websphere.
Matikainen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Websphere keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matikainen misses with a straight left.
Matikainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Websphere.
A left lands for Websphere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Websphere checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Websphere looks to land a right hand but Matikainen moved out of range.
Matikainen misses with an uppercut. Websphere saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Matikainen misses the target.
Websphere throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matikainen throws a right hand that misses
and Websphere counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Matikainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matikainen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but Websphere sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Websphere there.
Matikainen throws a low kick but Websphere avoids it.
Matikainen misses with a lunging right hand
and Websphere counters with a good low kick that Matikainen was not able to check.
Matikainen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Websphere throws a shot from downtown. Matikainen moves away and avoids it.
Websphere throws a shot from downtown. Matikainen moves away and avoids it.
Websphere throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matikainen scores with a hook to the body. Websphere takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matikainen tests Websphere's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Websphere misses.
Matikainen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Websphere throws out the jab.
Matikainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Websphere avoids the head kick by Matikainen.
Websphere throws a series of punches but Matikainen avoids them all with ease.
Websphere throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matikainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Websphere lands the left hand.
Websphere connects with a crisp jab.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but Websphere moved away.
Websphere tried to score with a low kick but Matikainen checks it.
A slow jab from Websphere misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matikainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Websphere stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matikainen.
Matikainen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Websphere connects with a solid leg kick.
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 DaMatti Matikainen.
I think Matikainen 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... DaMatti Matikainen!
A very excited looking DaMatti Matikainen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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