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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nacho Cheese (ranked 1164 p4p, 911 weight class) and DaMatti Matikainen (ranked 124 p4p, 103 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nacho Cheese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 19 - 3, fighting out of London, DaMatti Matikainen!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheese throws a low kick but Matikainen moves out of range easily.
Matikainen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matikainen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cheese sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matikainen somewhat.
Matikainen slips a jab from Cheese.
As Cheese backs off Matikainen throws a huge counter combo but Cheese manages to avoid it all.
Cheese throws a lazy right hand but Matikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matikainen shoots in but Cheese avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cheese was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nacho Cheese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DaMatti Matikainen.
Some bone on bone action there as Matikainen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Matikainen looks for a takedown but Cheese sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese misses with a hook
and Matikainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cheese connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matikainen. Matikainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like DaMatti Matikainen has been cut.
Cheese connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Matikainen momentarily.
Cheese fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matikainen manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheese throws a body punch but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Cheese throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nacho Cheese seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matikainen slips under a jab.
Matikainen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cheese sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matikainen.
Cheese misses with a hook.
Cheese displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matikainen.
Matikainen ducks under a wild hook from Cheese.
Matikainen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cheese misses with a lunging right hand
and Matikainen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Matikainen with the inside leg kick.
Matikainen slips under a jab from Cheese.
Despite the aggression on Matikainen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheese lands a big head kick that sends Matikainen tumbling to the mat! Cheese takes a step backwards and waves Matikainen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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 jab from Cheese misses.
Matikainen fails with the takedown.
Cheese throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cheese misses the shot to the body.
Cheese bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cheese connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matikainen is rocked!
That has opened up DaMatti Matikainen's cut even more.
Matikainen has closed the distance and engaged Cheese in a clinch.
Cheese misses with the head strike.
Cheese misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matikainen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cheese misses with some punches.
Matikainen can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen blocks a body shot from Cheese.
Cheese has a couple of punches blocked by Matikainen.
Matikainen is trying to pull guard but Cheese turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Matikainen can't get the takedown.
Matikainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matikainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matikainen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cheese, pushing him back against the cage.
Matikainen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Matikainen is looking to stand up but Cheese isn't so interested in that idea.
Matikainen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Matikainen thows a huge punch but Cheese dodges it nicely.
Matikainen stops Cheese from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen stands up and beckons Cheese to join him on the feet.
Nacho Cheese is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cheese tries a head kick but it misses.
Matikainen moves away from the strike by Cheese.
Cheese throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matikainen counters with a left and a right that stings Cheese.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cheese throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cheese moves out of range of the body kick from Matikainen.
Cheese throws out a powerful jab.
Matikainen shoots in looking for a takedown but Cheese manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Matikainen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cheese is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matikainen.
Matikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cheese.
We've been told by Cheese's head coaches at Fireball Zone that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cheese throws a sloppy head kick and Matikainen moves out of range easily.
Cheese jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matikainen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nacho Cheese dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen'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.
Cheese throws a hook but Matikainen blocks it.
Matikainen ducks under a wild hook from Cheese.
Matikainen staying out of range there.
Nacho Cheese is winning the standup battle so far.
Cheese throws a looping overhand right but Matikainen ducks down to avoid it.
Cheese waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matikainen.
Matikainen dives in and grabs Cheese's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cheese pushes down on Matikainen's head and hops out.
Matikainen closes the distance and clinches up with Cheese, looking for a takedown. Matikainen pushes Cheese against the cage but Cheese circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cheese throws the left hand but Matikainen avoids the punch easily.
Cheese pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DaMatti Matikainen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matikainen slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese throws a jab but it's blocked by Matikainen.
Matikainen moves away from the strike by Cheese.
Matikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matikainen wants to counter the offense by Cheese and move into the clinch position.
Cheese throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matikainen clinches up with Cheese and pushes him back against the cage.
Matikainen fails to pull guard.
Nacho Cheese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DaMatti Matikainen.
Cheese trying to control the position but instead, Matikainen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cheese into the cage.
Matikainen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Matikainen prevents a body shot from Cheese.
Cheese lands a right hand.
Matikainen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matikainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cheese throws a body shot but no joy.
Matikainen scores with a nice head shot.
Matikainen clinches with his opponent.
Matikainen tries to pull guard but Cheese won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen is trying to pull guard but Cheese has him pressed against the cage.
Matikainen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cheese prevents it.
Cheese misses with a punch to the body.
Cheese dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cheese misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cheese lands a hook that snaps the head of Matikainen backwards.
Cheese is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matikainen can do to turn this around?
Matikainen wants a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matikainen.
Cheese avoiding damage.
Cheese is trying to maintain a safe position but Matikainen gets an underhook and turns Cheese into the cage.
Cheese lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matikainen backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheese throws a punch but it's blocked by Matikainen.
Cheese just leaning against Matikainen, taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cheese uses from the top position.
Cheese gets to his feet. Matikainen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cheese throws a hook to the side of Matikainen's head but Matikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matikainen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cheese gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Matikainen.
Matikainen is trying to pull guard but Cheese turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Matikainen is trying to stall.
Cheese misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matikainen tries to pull guard but Cheese forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Cheese.
Cheese displaying some good clinch control by pressing Matikainen up against the cage.
Cheese is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheese gets through Matikainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cheese gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Matikainen.
Cheese throws a punch but it's blocked by Matikainen.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Matikainen as Cheese tries to tie him up.
Matikainen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cheese uses from the top position.
Cheese tries to stand but Matikainen is controlling from the bottom.
Cheese gets to his feet. Matikainen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cheese slaps away a takedown attempt from Matikainen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nacho Cheese dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Cheese throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cheese scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
No joy there for Cheese, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matikainen gets a clinch.
Cheese misses with a punch to the body.
Cheese can't find room to land a body shot as Matikainen controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cheese.
Matikainen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cheese pulls his leg out and moves away.
Matikainen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matikainen slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matikainen just misses with a punch to the body.
As Matikainen tries to get set, Cheese tries to push him back and clinch up but Matikainen manages to avoid the attempt.
Cheese lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matikainen circles away quickly and effectively.
Cheese bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matikainen's head backwards.
Matikainen shoots in for a takedown but Cheese shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nacho Cheese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DaMatti Matikainen.
Matikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cheese.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matikainen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Matikainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cheese fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matikainen manages to avoid it.
Matikainen tries to counter with a clinch but Cheese shakes him off and moves away.
Cheese throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matikainen counters with a series of strikes. Cheese will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cheese misses with an uppercut
and Matikainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cheese lands with a right hand.
A jab from Cheese misses.
Cheese connects with the punch.
Matikainen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cheese circles away.
Cheese gets tackled into the cage by Matikainen. Matikainen maintains the clinch.
Cheese swings wildly with an uppercut but Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cheese misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cheese.
Cheese is leaning against Matikainen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matikainen blocks an uppercut.
Matikainen blocking some punches.
Cheese tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cheese lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matikainen backwards.
Cheese has Matikainen pushed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Cheese fails to land.
Cheese swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matikainen wants a takedown but no success here.
Cheese tries a body shot but Matikainen blocks it.
Cheese misses with a punch on the inside.
Matikainen jumps guard but Cheese stands there with Matikainen around his waist. Matikainen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Matikainen blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheese makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cheese working aggressively here.
Cheese misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cheese works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cheese throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matikainens head.
Stalling in the clinch from Cheese.
Cheese swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DaMatti Matikainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matikainen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cheese avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Matikainen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cheese after a bit of a struggle.
Cheese misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cheese lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cheese lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matikainen backwards.
Cheese lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cheese has a couple of punches blocked by Matikainen.
Cheese prevents a body shot from Matikainen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheese tries a body shot but Matikainen blocks it.
Matikainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cheese lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cheese scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Matikainen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Matikainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matikainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nacho Cheese has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cheese tries a body shot but Matikainen blocks it.
Matikainen tries to break free but Cheese pushes him back against the cage.
Matikainen breaks from the clinch.
Cheese misses with a straight left.
Matikainen slips a straight right by Cheese.
Matikainen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cheese.
Matikainen has his takedown stuffed
and Cheese cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cheese lands a jab to Matikainen's midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nacho Cheese showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cheese, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nacho Cheese!
Nacho Cheese thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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