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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Siphiwe Tshabalala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sisu Aalto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aalto has chosen . as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Decent boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Siphiwe Tshabalala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sisu Aalto!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aalto slips a jab from Tshabalala.
Tshabalala is looking to land body kicks.
Aalto scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tshabalala throws a head kick that misses.
Sisu Aalto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aalto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Aalto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tshabalala as he jumps to the side.
Tshabalala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aalto.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aalto.
Aalto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tshabalala sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Siphiwe Tshabalala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sisu Aalto.
Aalto throws a big shot that misses.
Tshabalala tries to clinch there but Aalto circles away.
Tshabalala lands with a straight right. Aalto didn't see that one coming.
Aalto is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tshabalala's half guard.
Aalto stops Tshabalala from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aalto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Aalto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aalto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tshabalala keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tshabalala regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Aalto.
Aalto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Aalto postures up in Tshabalala's guard and throws a big left but Tshabalala blocks it.
Aalto throws a big right hand that misses.
Aalto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tshabalala works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aalto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tshabalala utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Aalto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aalto prevents Tshabalala from getting back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Aalto drives through with a takedown into guard.
Aalto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aalto throwing strikes from guard but Tshabalala blocks nicely.
Tshabalala is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Aalto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aalto throws a big right hand that misses.
Tshabalala utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aalto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tshabalala knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aalto on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aalto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tshabalala working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aalto.
Tshabalala wants to stand and escape but Aalto is having none of it.
Aalto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aalto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aalto is looking to work some ground and pound but Tshabalala has wrist control.
Aalto throws a big right hand that misses.
Aalto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Aalto fails to land the takedown.
Tshabalala fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aalto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tshabalala tries to land a front kick but Aalto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tshabalala throws a hook to the side of Aalto's head but Aalto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aalto is defended easily by Tshabalala.
Tshabalala scores with a kick to the body.
Aalto avoids the body shot from Tshabalala.
Nice shot lands for Tshabalala.
Tshabalala lands with a nice body punch.
Good exchange - Tshabalala coming out on top.
Aalto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Aalto looks gassed!
Aalto throws some wild stikes that Tshabalala manages to avoid easily.
Tshabalala wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Aalto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sisu Aalto dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tshabalala misses with a leg kick.
Tshabalala takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tshabalala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aalto was well out of range. Poor timing from Tshabalala.
Aalto slips a jab from Tshabalala.
Aalto lands a head shot.
Aalto walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tshabalala.
Aalto shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tshabalala napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tshabalala is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Aalto asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Aalto 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.
Aalto tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Aalto crashes against the mat.
Aalto working the ground and pound but Tshabalala is defending the strikes.
Tshabalala on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tshabalala tries to get out of the position.
Aalto creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tshabalala sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Aalto misses with the ground and pound.
Aalto throws a strike aimed at the side of Tshabalala's head but Tshabalala avoids it well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tshabalala looks to land a body kick but Aalto moved away.
Aalto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tshabalala is fending him off so far but Aalto persists. Nope, Tshabalala circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown by Aalto or perhaps it was just good defense by Tshabalala which made him look bad.
Aalto is breathing heavily.
Tshabalala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tshabalala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tshabalala moves forwards but Aalto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aalto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tshabalala.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aalto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aalto shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Aalto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Aalto throwing shots but Tshabalala is blocking nicely.
Aalto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tshabalala blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aalto.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aalto thows a huge punch but Tshabalala dodges it nicely.
Tshabalala wants to get back to his feet.
Aalto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tshabalala's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tshabalala keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Aalto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tshabalala.
Nice sprawl there from Tshabalala as Aalto shoots in.
Siphiwe Tshabalala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sisu Aalto.
Tshabalala scoring well with a low kick there.
Tshabalala stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tshabalala wants it to stay on the feet.
Tshabalala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aalto.
Tshabalala throws a low kick but Aalto avoids it.
Tshabalala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aalto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tshabalala as he avoids it easily.
Tshabalala throws a leg kick which misses Aalto's front leg but catches the back leg as Aalto tries to avoid it.
Aalto moves out of range of the strikes.
Aalto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tshabalala pushes Aalto away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Aalto gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Aalto throws an elbow but Tshabalala slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tshabalala avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Aalto.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aalto postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Aalto throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Tshabalala is pushing Aalto's head away, looking to escape. Aalto manages to hold on to the position though.
Aalto looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tshabalala is avoiding damage well.
Aalto tries to score with some ground and pound. Tshabalala controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Aalto scores with a takedown into Tshabalala's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sisu Aalto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Aalto fails with a takedown attempt.
Aalto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tshabalala defends it nicely.
Tshabalala buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tshabalala takes one on the button.
Aalto slips a jab and a cross from Tshabalala.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tshabalala tries to close the distance and clinch but Aalto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aalto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Siphiwe Tshabalala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sisu Aalto.
Tshabalala is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aalto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aalto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aalto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tshabalala leaves Aalto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tshabalala tries to clinch there but Aalto circles away.
Aalto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tshabalala sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aalto somewhat.
Aalto feints and as Tshabalala raises his hands in defense, Aalto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tshabalala wants to get back to his feet but Aalto is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Aalto postures up in Tshabalala's guard and throws a big left but Tshabalala blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aalto throwing strikes from guard but Tshabalala blocks nicely.
Aalto throwing strikes but missing.
Aalto thows a big elbow that misses.
Aalto is looking to work some ground and pound but Tshabalala has wrist control.
Aalto throws a strike but Tshabalala rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tshabalala tries to free his leg and advance position but Aalto is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tshabalala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tshabalala throws a jab but it's blocked by Aalto.
Tshabalala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aalto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tshabalala to the mat! Tshabalala manages to get full guard.
Tshabalala is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aalto is controlling him.
Aalto is looking to work some ground and pound but Tshabalala has wrist control.
Tshabalala working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aalto.
Tshabalala preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aalto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tshabalala preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aalto thows a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aalto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Aalto slips a jab and a cross from Tshabalala.
Tshabalala throws the kick towards the body but Aalto avoids it.
Tshabalala with a hook.
Aalto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Aalto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Aalto throwing strikes here but Tshabalala is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Aalto throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aalto unloading with bombs!
Tshabalala wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Siphiwe Tshabalala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sisu Aalto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tshabalala is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sisu Aalto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aalto winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sisu Aalto!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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