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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Con Ske (ranked 4373 p4p, 25547 weight class) and Sheldon Mata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Con Ske has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Con Ske!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sheldon Mata!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurstr�m.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ske rushes Mata and presses him up against the cage.
Ske looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Ske tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ske is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mata is defending well for now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ske has Mata pushed against the cage.
Ske really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ske will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mata appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ske misses with a straight right.
Mata let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ske shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mata steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ske.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Con Ske. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mata rushes Ske and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mata misses with a body punch.
Mata manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ske's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mata shoots in for a takedown but Ske shows good takedown defense.
Mata tries to close the distance and clinch but Ske swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ske shoots in but Mata avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mata steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ske.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ske has his takedown stuffed
and Mata counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ske keeps the fight on the outside.
Mata avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ske gets tackled into the cage by Mata. Mata maintains the clinch.
Mata misses with a punch to the body.
Mata goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ske prevents it.
Mata using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ske has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ske is working for takedown but Mata is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Ske. No joy for Mata on that attempt.
Ske gets caught flat footed, as Mata shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ske is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mata dives into side control.
Mata is looking to take a break and control but Ske is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ske tries to improve position but can't.
Mata misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mata throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mata decides to stand back up. Mata steps back and let's Ske get back to his feet.
Mata lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Con Ske has been cut.
We've been told by Ske's head coaches at Ruttos gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ske closes the distance but Mata moves to the side
and Mata counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ske!
Ske explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sheldon Mata dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Con Ske's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mata closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ske drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short uppercut from Mata.
Mata misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ske is stalling here.
Mata throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ske blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mata breaks from the clinch.
Ske swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mata counters with a left to the body.
Con Ske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ske tries to keep at a distance but Mata has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mata lands a nice elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mata lands a nice uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Mata.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ske throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mata is looking for a takedown.
A hook to the body from Mata.
Mata struggles to land a body shot inside as Ske controls his hands.
Mata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mata goes for a takedown attempt but Ske pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ske shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mata as he avoids it easily.
Mata moves in looking to clinch but Ske pushes him off.
Nice takedown defense from Ske. No joy for Mata on that attempt.
It looked like Ske was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mata.
Con Ske has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sheldon Mata.
Mata shoots in looking for a takedown but Ske manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mata's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mata shoots in for a takedown but Ske shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ske is looking for a counter combo.
Ske shoots in for a takedown but Mata shows good takedown defense.
Mata fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mata drives through and clinches with Ske against the cage.
Ske swings wildly with an uppercut but Mata uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Mata.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ske.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mata.
Ske being controlled against the cage.
Mata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mata fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ske avoids it really well and circles away.
Ske seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sheldon Mata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Con Ske's cut.
That's time! Ske's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ske shoots for a double leg takedown but Mata sprawls well. He's pushed Ske's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ske shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mata but Mata pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A combination from Mata does no damage.
Mata moves in looking to clinch but Ske pushes him off.
Mata tries to clinch but Ske is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ske looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've been informed that Mata has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mata tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ske paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mata moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mata clinches with his opponent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Mata.
Ske wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ske blocking some punches.
Mata wants to stall.
Mata manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mata is looking to stand up but Ske isn't so interested in that idea.
Mata is trying to hold Ske in close to prevent damage but Ske has managed to pass into half guard.
Mata is trying to stand.
Mata has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ske is working away from the top position though.
Ske is taking a breather. Mata says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sheldon Mata has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ske is pressing down on Mata's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mata is holding on for now.
Mata wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mata moves in looking to clinch but Ske pushes him off.
Ske shoots in for a takedown but Mata shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Con Ske. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ske stuffs the takedown.
Ske gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mata counters by clinching up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ske slowing the pace effectively.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mata.
Ske is trying to break the clinch but Mata has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Mata.
Ske looking to slow down the pace here.
Mata breaks from the clinch.
Con Ske has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sheldon Mata is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ske slips a jab and a cross from Mata.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sheldon Mata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mata has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sheldon Mata!
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