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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matti Wanhanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilir The Finisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wanhanen comes to the cage accompanied by Mina olen by Kotiteollisuus. Ilir The Finisher has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matti Wanhanen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ilir The Finisher!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wanhanen closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Finisher circles away.
The Finisher looks to score with a jab to the body but Wanhanen is just out of range.
The Finisher misses with a looping left.
Wanhanen defending well as The Finisher loads up on a big left hand.
Wanhanen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from The Finisher misses.
A big left from The Finisher misses.
No joy there for Wanhanen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Finisher swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wanhanen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Finisher throws a left that rocks Wanhanen and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! The Finisher dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Wanhanen regain composure!
It looks like Matti Wanhanen has been cut.
Wanhanen is looking for a sweep.
The Finisher trying to control the action but Wanhanen is working from the bottom.
Wanhanen tries to improve position but can't.
Wanhanen is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanhanen can't do much from the bottom here.
Wanhanen is trying to get back to half guard.
Wanhanen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The Finisher wants to take a breather but Wanhanen is having none of it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The Finisher throws a looping overhand right but Wanhanen ducks down to avoid it.
A combination from The Finisher does no damage.
The Finisher misses with a few strikes there.
The Finisher with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The Finisher swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wanhanen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Finisher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wanhanen was well out of range. Poor timing from The Finisher.
The Finisher walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wanhanen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Finisher bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The Finisher stuffs the takedown attempt from Wanhanen. Wanhanen gets slowly back to his feet.
Wanhanen tries to bum rush The Finisher with a series of wild strikes but The Finisher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Finisher getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The Finisher misses with a shot to the body
and Wanhanen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wanhanen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Finisher.
Wanhanen ducks under a wild hook from The Finisher.
The Finisher takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Finisher missing with a left hand there. Wanhanen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wanhanen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The Finisher misses with a body shot.
The Finisher throws a big shot that misses.
No joy there for Wanhanen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Finisher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wanhanen moves away.
The Finisher misses with a jab to the body
and Wanhanen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wanhanen wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Finisher keeps working.
Wanhanen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wanhanen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Wanhanen goes for an armbar but The Finisher turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from The Finisher.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wanhanen had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. The Finisher is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Wanhanen Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take The Finisher's back instead.
Wanhanen has the hooks in. The Finisher is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wanhanen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. The Finisher defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Wanhanen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilir The Finisher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matti Wanhanen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The Finisher waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Wanhanen.
Wanhanen blocks a jab.
Wanhanen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wanhanen lands a nice shot to the body.
Wanhanen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wanhanen ducks under a wild hook from The Finisher.
The Finisher throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Finisher looks to land a left hand but Wanhanen moved out of range nicely.
Wanhanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Finisher throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wanhanen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The Finisher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Finisher throws a big shot that misses.
Wanhanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wanhanen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanhanen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The Finisher looks to land a left hand but Wanhanen moved out of range nicely.
The Finisher throws a hook but Wanhanen blocks it.
Wanhanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wanhanen walks into a straight right hand from The Finisher.
Wanhanen misses the body punch
and The Finisher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Finisher throws a jab but it's blocked by Wanhanen.
A punch combination from Wanhanen misses.
The Finisher scores with a punch to the head.
Nice defenses there by Wanhanen.
Wanhanen cracks The Finisher with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wanhanen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wanhanen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wanhanen is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and The Finisher reverses the position - he's now on top in Wanhanen's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wanhanen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Finisher manages to get himself to full guard.
Wanhanen tries to free his leg and advance position but The Finisher is retaining full guard.
Wanhanen trying to control the position from guard on top but The Finisher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Finisher had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Wanhanen is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. The Finisher Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Wanhanen's back instead.
Wanhanen tries to roll but The Finisher sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wanhanen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of The Finisher's arms.
The Finisher is breathing heavily.
Despite being in a bad position, Wanhanen is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
The Finisher working for the choke.
Wanhanen breaks The Finisher's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's four 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.
The Finisher keeping moving, preventing Wanhanen from controlling successfully.
Wanhanen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and The Finisher dives on top into guard.
Wanhanen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Finisher manages to get himself to full guard.
The Finisher can't keep his opponent in guard - Wanhanen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilir The Finisher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matti Wanhanen'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.
Wanhanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wanhanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wanhanen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Finisher takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wanhanen slips a straight right by The Finisher.
Nice defenses there by Wanhanen.
Wanhanen lands a glancing blow to the side of The Finisher's head.
Wanhanen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The Finisher lands a nice looking body shot.
Ilir The Finisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from The Finisher.
The Finisher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wanhanen.
Wanhanen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Finisher blocks the body kick.
The Finisher missing with a left hand there. Wanhanen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from The Finisher misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanhanen walks into a jab.
The Finisher lands a body shot.
The Finisher misses with a straight right.
Wanhanen misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Wanhanen.
Ilir The Finisher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wanhanen throws a head kick but The Finisher moves out of range.
The Finisher looks to throw the jab but Wanhanen is out of range.
Wanhanen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wanhanen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and The Finisher counters with a nice uppercut.
The Finisher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Finisher cracks Wanhanen with an open hand slap.
Wanhanen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Finisher misses the body punch
and Wanhanen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wanhanen just misses with a punch to the body.
The Finisher misses with a body shot.
The Finisher swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wanhanen counters with a two punch combo.
Wanhanen ducks under a wild hook from The Finisher.
The Finisher connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wanhanen misses with a body shot
and The Finisher counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The Finisher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed right hand from The Finisher misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Wanhanen.
The Finisher misses with a looping left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wanhanen.
Wanhanen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches The Finisher napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wanhanen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Finisher has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Finisher tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wanhanen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The Finisher is not content to let Wanhanen control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wanhanen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wanhanen wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Finisher keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilir The Finisher really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matti Wanhanen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A punch combination from The Finisher misses.
Wanhanen thows a body shot but no joy.
The Finisher misses with a body shot
and Wanhanen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Finisher lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The Finisher misses with a looping left.
Wanhanen with a nice cross.
The Finisher misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Finisher takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wanhanen missing with a left hand there. The Finisher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Finisher throws an overhand right that lands on Wanhanen's shoulder, as Wanhanen tries to avoid the shot.
Wanhanen throws a lazy head kick
and The Finisher counters with a left and a right that stings Wanhanen.
Wanhanen scores with a body shot.
Ilir The Finisher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wanhanen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Wanhanen.
Wanhanen is looking to wear down The Finisher with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wanhanen misses with a head kick.
The Finisher looks to land a right hand but Wanhanen moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from The Finisher.
The Finisher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Finisher waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Wanhanen.
Wanhanen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wanhanen throws a sloppy head kick and The Finisher moves out of range easily.
Wanhanen works The Finisher's body with a nice hook.
Wanhanen lands with a shot to the body.
The Finisher is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The Finisher throws a big shot that misses.
The Finisher throws a lazy right hand but Wanhanen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wanhanen slips under a jab.
Wanhanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Finisher misses with a body punch
and Wanhanen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wanhanen moves away from the strike by The Finisher.
The Finisher throws a left and a right that both miss
and The Finisher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A left lands for Wanhanen.
Wanhanen throws a head kick that misses.
The Finisher throws a hook but Wanhanen blocks it.
Wanhanen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wanhanen jabs at The Finisher's body.
The Finisher throws a hook to the side of Wanhanen's head but Wanhanen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Finisher throws an overhand right that lands on Wanhanen's shoulder, as Wanhanen tries to avoid the shot.
Wanhanen misses with a jab to the body
and The Finisher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wanhanen lunges at The Finisher with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Finisher's hand.
Wanhanen slips a straight right by The Finisher.
Wanhanen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Finisher circles away quickly and effectively.
The Finisher misses the body punch
and Wanhanen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wanhanen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wanhanen scores with a push kick.
Wanhanen lands with an uppercut that bounces The Finisher off the cage and back into rage.
The Finisher misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wanhanen counters with a nice body shot.
Wanhanen lands a body shot.
Wanhanen throws a shot to the body.
The Finisher takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheers as Wanhanen lands an impressive looking overhand right. The Finisher doesn't seem phased though.
Wanhanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Finisher throws out the jab.
Wanhanen throws a body punch but The Finisher moves out of range.
The Finisher takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wanhanen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wanhanen.
Wanhanen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wanhanen slips a jab from The Finisher.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wanhanen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of The Finisher's head.
The Finisher throws a lazy right hand but Wanhanen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Finisher misses with a body shot.
Wanhanen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Finisher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Finisher takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wanhanen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wanhanen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wanhanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Finisher moves away.
Wanhanen looks to score with a jab to the body but The Finisher is just out of range.
The Finisher scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wanhanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Finisher manages to avoid it.
Wanhanen misses the shot to the body.
Wanhanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Finisher manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matti Wanhanen had his way with Ilir The Finisher in that round.
The cut man is working on Matti Wanhanen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Wanhanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Finisher throws out the jab.
The Finisher waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Wanhanen.
The Finisher closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The Finisher waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Wanhanen.
The Finisher misses with a jab to the body
and Wanhanen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wanhanen throws a hook but The Finisher blocks it.
Wanhanen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wanhanen thows a body shot but no joy.
Wanhanen tries a head kick but it misses.
Wanhanen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wanhanen slips under a jab from The Finisher.
The Finisher takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Wanhanen finds it's way through The Finisher's defenses.
The Finisher blocks a head kick by Wanhanen.
Wanhanen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The Finisher is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Finisher throws an overhand right that lands on Wanhanen's shoulder, as Wanhanen tries to avoid the shot.
The Finisher throws a series of punches but Wanhanen moves out of range.
Wanhanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Finisher.
Nice shot by The Finisher.
Wanhanen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The Finisher misses with a hook.
The Finisher throws a lazy right hand but Wanhanen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wanhanen misses with a wild body shot.
Wanhanen throws a head kick that The Finisher semi-blocks.
The Finisher has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice jab there from Wanhanen.
Wanhanen moves forwards but The Finisher connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fighters circling - The Finisher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wanhanen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matti Wanhanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ilir The Finisher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wanhanen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The Finisher lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wanhanen scores with a shot to the body.
Wanhanen slips a jab and a cross from The Finisher.
The Finisher misses with a body shot.
Wanhanen throws a sloppy head kick and The Finisher moves out of range easily.
The Finisher cracks Wanhanen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wanhanen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wanhanen working away.
Wanhanen has an Americana. The Finisher didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Wanhanen is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Wanhanen hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Matti Wanhanen!
Matti Wanhanen retains his light heavyweight title!
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