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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hinto Kangee (ranked 539 p4p, 1430 weight class) and Matto Hyrra (ranked 72 p4p, 193 weight class). Kangee comes to the cage accompanied by Kalush Orchestra - Stefania. Hyrra has chosen Etta - Perus as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 cm 22 190 8 - 0 - 0 |
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183 cm 27 194 7 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling Solid boxing Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler Counter fighter Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hinto Kangee! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matto Hyrra! The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A right-left combo lands from Kangee. Nice jab there from Kangee. Hyrra takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Kangee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kangee wants it to stay on the feet. Hyrra throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Hyrra throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kangee's waist but Kangee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hyrra off to one side. Kangee closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hyrra did well to prevent Kangee getting side control. Kangee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Hyrra is trying to control but can't.
Hyrra looking for submissions from an awkward position here. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kangee is figuring out what he wants to do next. Kangee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hyrra looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kangee passes into side control! Hyrra is trying to control Kangee's posture but Kangee avoids it. Kangee taking a breather here. Hyrra tries to get back to half guard but can't. Hyrra looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Hyrra struggling a bit here.
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. Hyrra is looking for a sweep. Hyrra trying to remain calm as Kangee controls from the top position. Hyrra is looking to reverse the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Kangee lands with an uppercut that bounces Hyrra off the cage and back into range. Kangee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hyrra shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kangee defends it nicely. Hinto Kangee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matto Hyrra.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hyrra throws a looping overhand right but Kangee ducks down to avoid it. Kangee looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Hyrra is looking to get back to is feet but Kangee passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hyrra tries to buck Kangee off but Kangee is having none of it. Hyrra tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kangee presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Hyrra is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kangee controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hyrra bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Kangee has his hands on Hyrra's head, controlling the position. Hyrra working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kangee's head. Kangee looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kangee is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hyrra rolls with it to try and escape but Kangee cranks on the arm and Hyrra is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hinto Kangee! Hinto Kangee retains his middleweight title! Hinto Kangee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. Matto Hyrra spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill be back'.
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