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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dezmond Sanford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matti Sistonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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212 cm
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250 lbs
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198 cm
22
280 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dezmond Sanford! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matti Sistonen! The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sanford tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sistonen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanford somewhat. Sistonen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sistonen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sanford knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Sanford is pushing Sistonen's head away, looking to escape. Sistonen manages to hold on to the position though. Sistonen lands a few punches from side control. Sanford is looking to regain half guard here but Sistonen keeps moving and retains side control. Sanford tries to escape but Sistonen is in control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sistonen decides to stand back up. Sistonen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Sistonen is looking for a kimura here.
Sanford won't allow Sistonen to pass to mount. Sistonen is working for a submission of some sort.
Sistonen wants to pass to mount but Sanford is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sanford is not content to let Sistonen control the position. Sanford is looking to improve his position.
Sistonen trying to control the action but Sanford is working from the bottom. Sanford tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sistonen has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Sanford can't escape the position.
Sanford is trying to escape the mount but Sistonen keeps good control and instead manages to take Sanford's back.
Sanford is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sanford tries to roll but Sistonen sticks to his back.
Sistonen working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Good control from Sistonen. Sanford has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. Well, with Sistonen on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Sanford is tapping out... Can he escape the position? Sanford just trying to survive but Sistonen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Sistonen has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Sanford is defending well but eventually Sistonen manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Sanford has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matti Sistonen!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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