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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jukka Markanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Von Materhorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Materhorn has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ White Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jukka Markanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ryan Von Materhorn!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markanen throws a head kick that Von Materhorn semi-blocks.
It looks like Ryan Von Materhorn has been cut.
Von Materhorn looks gassed!
The fight stays on the outside here - Von Materhorn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Von Materhorn keeps the fight on the outside.
Markanen throws a head kick that misses.
Von Materhorn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Markanen wants to clinch.
Markanen throws a sloppy head kick and Von Materhorn moves out of range easily.
Markanen wants to clinch
and Von Materhorn counters with a straight right hand.
Von Materhorn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Markanen clinches but Von Materhorn breaks the clinch
and Von Materhorn counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Von Materhorn prevents Markanen from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Materhorn should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Markanen manages to get to full guard.
Markanen pulls Von Materhorn in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Materhorn is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Markanen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Markanen has escaped and now he's on top!
Markanen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Markanen tries to stand but Von Materhorn is controlling from the bottom.
Markanen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two 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.
Markanen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Von Materhorn, up you get!
Markanen throws a head kick but Von Materhorn moves out of range.
Markanen lands a head kick!
Markanen gets a clinch.
Markanen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Markanen manages to break the clinch.
Von Materhorn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Markanen.
Von Materhorn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Markanen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Markanen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markanen tries to clinch but Von Materhorn is having none of it.
Markanen throws a lazy head kick
and Von Materhorn moves into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Markanen obliges.
Von Materhorn jumps guard but Markanen stands there with Von Materhorn around his waist. Von Materhorn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Markanen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Markanen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Von Materhorn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Markanen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Markanen wants to clinch up but Von Materhorn keeps it at a distance.
Markanen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Markanen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Von Materhorn defending well as Markanen loads up on a big left hand.
A punch combination from Von Materhorn misses.
Markanen throws a combination that misses
and Von Materhorn counters by moving into the clinch.
Markanen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Markanen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Von Materhorn counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markanen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Markanen tries to clinch but Von Materhorn is having none of it.
Markanen lands a two punch combo.
Von Materhorn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Markanen as he jumps to the side.
Von Materhorn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Markanen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck for Von Materhorn with that takedown attempt.
Jukka Markanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Von Materhorn.
Markanen tries to clinch but Von Materhorn moves out of range.
Von Materhorn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Markanen misses with a wild combination.
Markanen throws a sloppy head kick and Von Materhorn moves out of range easily.
Von Materhorn lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Materhorn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Markanen.
Markanen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jukka Markanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markanen tries a head kick but it misses.
Markanen fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukka Markanen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Von Materhorn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Von Materhorn is looking to clinch but Markanen is avoiding it.
Markanen looks to clinch
and Von Materhorn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Markanen keeps control of Von Materhorn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Markanen has Von Materhorn pressed against the cage.
Markanen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Von Materhorn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Markanen dodges the punch combination from Von Materhorn.
Markanen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Von Materhorn moves out of range as Markanen throws a body kick.
Markanen forces Von Materhorn back against the cage and clinches.
Markanen landing knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Markanen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Markanen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Markanen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Markanen throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Markanen.
The fight stays on the outside here - Markanen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Markanen thows a body kick. Von Materhorn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Materhorn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Markanen, pushing him back against the cage.
Markanen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Markanen manages to break the clinch.
Markanen swinging wilding here.
Markanen throws a head kick but Von Materhorn moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Von Materhorn avoids the head kick by Markanen.
Von Materhorn lands with a nice combination. Markanen backs away looking to recover.
Markanen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Markanen misses with a series of wild punches.
Von Materhorn scores with a three punch combo!
Jukka Markanen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Markanen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Markanen tries to clinch up
and Von Materhorn counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Von Materhorn tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markanen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Markanen trying to control but Von Materhorn postures up.
Von Materhorn with the ground and pound but Markanen uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Markanen is controlling Von Materhorn's posture.
Von Materhorn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Von Materhorn wants to get up but he can't break Markanen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markanen is looking to stand up but Von Materhorn isn't so interested in that idea.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Markanen holds on and takes a little breather.
Markanen pushes Von Materhorn off and gets back to his feet.
Markanen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Von Materhorn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Von Materhorn tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Some wild striking there from Markanen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Markanen.
Markanen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Von Materhorn circles away quickly and effectively.
Von Materhorn lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Materhorn closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Markanen did well to prevent Von Materhorn getting side control.
Von Materhorn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Markanen tries to kick Von Materhorn off but Von Materhorn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Von Materhorn landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Von Materhorn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Markanen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Von Materhorn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Von Materhorn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Markanen is looking to escape.
Markanen makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Markanen clinches with his opponent.
Von Materhorn wants to break free but Markanen has control.
Markanen tries to land knees in the clinch but Von Materhorn avoids the damage to the body.
Markanen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Von Materhorn smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jukka Markanen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryan Von Materhorn's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Von Materhorn closes the distance and pushes Markanen back into the cage.
Markanen manages to break the clinch.
Von Materhorn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Markanen misses with a head kick.
Markanen tries to close the distance and clinch but Von Materhorn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Markanen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Von Materhorn moves into the clinch successfully.
Markanen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Markanen misses with the combination.
Von Materhorn shoots in but Markanen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markanen tries a head kick but it misses.
Markanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Markanen wants to clinch up but Von Materhorn keeps it at a distance.
Markanen slaps away a takedown attempt from Von Materhorn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Markanen slaps away a takedown attempt from Von Materhorn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jukka Markanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Von Materhorn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Markanen.
Von Materhorn throws a series of punches but Markanen moves out of range.
Von Materhorn throws a series of punches but Markanen avoids them all with ease.
Markanen misses with a double jab.
Von Materhorn darts in and clinches Markanen up against the cage.
Markanen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Von Materhorn is defending well for now.
Von Materhorn misses with an elbow over the top.
Markanen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Von Materhorn closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Markanen did well to prevent Von Materhorn getting side control.
Von Materhorn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Markanen wants to get back to his feet.
Markanen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Markanen wants to control but Von Materhorn is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markanen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Markanen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Markanen regains full guard. Nicely done.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Von Materhorn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Von Materhorn trying to control but Markanen is working from the bottom.
Von Materhorn won't allow Markanen to get back to his feet.
Von Materhorn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Von Materhorn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Materhorn postures up in Markanen's guard and throws a big left but Markanen blocks it.
Von Materhorn preventing the sweep.
Markanen scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Markanen tries to clinch up but Von Materhorn circles away and keeps his distance.
Markanen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Von Materhorn tries to clinch but Markanen moves out of range.
Markanen tries a head kick but it misses.
Von Materhorn lands a nice looking body kick.
Von Materhorn scores with a leg kick.
Markanen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Von Materhorn's head.
Markanen tries to clinch there but Von Materhorn circles away.
Von Materhorn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Von Materhorn throwing shots but Markanen is blocking nicely.
Von Materhorn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Markanen keeps working.
Markanen manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Ryan Von Materhorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markanen throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Markanen.
Von Materhorn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Markanen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Von Materhorn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice takedown defense from Markanen. No joy for Von Materhorn on that attempt.
Markanen throws a sloppy head kick and Von Materhorn moves out of range easily.
Von Materhorn blocks a head kick by Markanen.
Markanen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Markanen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Von Materhorn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Markanen's knee momentarily.
Markanen thumps Von Materhorn with a low kick.
Von Materhorn tries to keep at a distance but Markanen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jukka Markanen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Von Materhorn avoiding damage as Markanen throws knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryan Von Materhorn.
I think Markanen 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jukka Markanen!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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