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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Per Saukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Badr Hari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Per Saukko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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192 cm
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272 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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197 cm
20
240 lbs
6 - 3 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Per Saukko! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Badr Hari! The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Saukko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hari lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Per Saukko has been cut. Hari tries to clinch up but Saukko circles away and keeps his distance. Saukko scores with a shot to the body.
Saukko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Badr Hari has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hari keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saukko. Saukko missing with a left hand there. Hari was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Saukko tries to land a front kick but Hari steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Hari defending well as Saukko loads up on a big left hand. Per Saukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Hari moves out of range as Saukko strikes. Saukko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hari was well out of range. Poor timing from Saukko. Saukko lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Hari sprawling to the canvas. Saukko follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Hari hang on?
Hari is rocked! Saukko passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hari! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Saukko controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. Saukko lands with some strikes. Saukko breaks from Hari's wrist control and lands an elbow. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Saukko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Saukko lands a heavy elbow. Saukko sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Saukko connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hari is still in real trouble! Can Saukko finish him? We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A big strike lands for Saukko! That's really hurt Hari and he's turned his back - Saukko keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Saukko jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Per Saukko!
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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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RATING
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