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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luigi Marzapane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saku Sammakko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marzapane comes to the cage accompanied by Survivor - Eye of the Tiger . Sammakko is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Saku Sammakko. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luigi Marzapane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saku Sammakko!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marzapane throws a low kick but Sammakko avoids it.
Sammakko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sammakko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Marzapane throws a sloppy head kick and Sammakko moves out of range easily.
Marzapane throws a low kick but Sammakko moves out of range easily.
Marzapane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sammakko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sammakko has Marzapane up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sammakko.
Sammakko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sammakko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marzapane backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marzapane.
Sammakko missing with knees to the body.
Marzapane swings wildly with an uppercut but Sammakko uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marzapane.
Sammakko looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marzapane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sammakko backwards.
Sammakko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marzapane has a couple of punches blocked by Sammakko.
Marzapane scores with a shoulder strike.
Marzapane avoids the elbow strike from Sammakko, against the cage.
Marzapane digs a right hand underneath Sammakko's ribcage. Sammakko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sammakko misses with the head strike.
Marzapane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marzapane blocks an elbow strike from Sammakko.
A bit of stalling here from Marzapane.
Sammakko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marzapane scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marzapane misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sammakko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marzapane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marzapane misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Marzapane fails to land.
Marzapane misses with the head strike.
Sammakko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Marzapane takes an elbow to the forehead.
Marzapane is working Sammakko over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Marzapane.
A short right from Marzapane.
Marzapane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marzapane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sammakko is trying to maintain a safe position but Marzapane gets an underhook and turns Sammakko into the cage.
A short left from Marzapane.
Sammakko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Marzapane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marzapane can't find room to land a body shot as Sammakko controls the action.
Sammakko stalling in the clinch but Marzapane improves position.
Marzapane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sammakko's elbow.
Sammakko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Marzapane.
Sammakko looks gassed!
Sammakko misses with an elbow strike.
Sammakko throws an elbow that misses.
Marzapane misses with a body punch.
Marzapane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sammakko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Marzapane.
Marzapane can't find room to land a body shot as Sammakko controls the action.
Marzapane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Marzapane.
Marzapane digs a right hand into Sammakko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sammakko's gas tank.
Marzapane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sammakkos head.
Sammakko tries to work over Marzapane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marzapane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sammakko's elbow.
Marzapane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marzapane struggles to land a body shot inside as Sammakko controls his hands.
Marzapane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sammakko lands a damaging elbow.
Sammakko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marzapane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marzapane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sammakko backwards.
Sammakko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Marzapane lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Marzapane.
Marzapane is leaning against Sammakko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marzapane misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marzapane lands a nice uppercut.
Sammakko takes a shot to the head.
Marzapane breaks from the clinch.
Sammakko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Marzapane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marzapane buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marzapane misses with a low kick as Sammakko jumps back.
Good leg kick by Marzapane there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sammakko moves out of range as Marzapane throws a body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sammakko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marzapane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sammakko throws a hook to the side of Marzapane's head but Marzapane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Marzapane dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sammakko walks into a straight right hand from Marzapane.
Sammakko moves out of range of the leg kick from Marzapane.
Marzapane works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Marzapane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sammakko moves away.
Marzapane looks to score with a jab to the body but Sammakko is just out of range.
Marzapane looks to score with a jab to the body but Sammakko is just out of range.
Marzapane lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marzapane misses with a body shot.
Marzapane connects with a solid leg kick.
Sammakko is breathing heavily.
A leg kick checked by Sammakko.
Marzapane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marzapane takes a swing at Sammakko's ribcage but misses.
Marzapane throws a shot to the body.
Marzapane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sammakko is able to avoid easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sammakko checks a leg kick.
Marzapane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marzapane throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sammakko.
Marzapane throws a head kick that misses.
Marzapane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sammakko was well out of range. Poor timing from Marzapane.
Sammakko takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Marzapane misses with a combination
and Sammakko counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marzapane looks to land a body kick but Sammakko moved away.
Marzapane lands a leg kick that knocks Sammakko off balance momentarily.
Luigi Marzapane is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marzapane moves out of range of the body kick from Sammakko.
Marzapane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marzapane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sammakko checks a low kick from Marzapane.
Marzapane tries to bum rush Sammakko with a series of wild strikes but Sammakko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Luigi Marzapane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A good leg kick by Marzapane.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sammakko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marzapane cracks Sammakko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marzapane shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Marzapane feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sammakko's calf.
Sammakko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marzapane lands with an uppercut that bounces Sammakko off the cage and back into range.
Marzapane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sammakko can do to turn this around?
Sammakko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marzapane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sammakko tries to clinch up.
Marzapane connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sammakko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Marzapane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sammakko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marzapane with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marzapane finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marzapane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sammakko manages to avoid it.
Sammakko doesn't manage to clinch there - Marzapane circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marzapane scores with a three punch combo!
Luigi Marzapane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marzapane throws a leg kick which misses Sammakko's front leg but catches the back leg as Sammakko tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Marzapane dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Marzapane throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marzapane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sammakko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sammakko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marzapane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marzapane misses with the combination.
Sammakko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marzapane.
Marzapane throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Marzapane throws a front kick that sends Sammakko stumbling back into the cage.
Sammakko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marzapane. Sammakko does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sammakko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marzapane.
Marzapane looks to throw the jab but Sammakko is out of range.
Marzapane cracks a nice hook into Sammakko's ribs.
Marzapane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sammakko has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Marzapane.
Marzapane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Marzapane does no damage.
Sammakko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marzapane lands with a slapping head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Marzapane there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Marzapane swinging wildly here.
Marzapane is looking to wear down Sammakko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Marzapane throws a push kick but Sammakko slaps the foot to one side.
Sammakko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marzapane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sammakko.
Sammakko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marzapane misses with a low kick.
Marzapane connects with a leg kick. Sammakko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marzapane connects with a body shot that sends Sammakko's belly button to the back.
Marzapane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sammakko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sammakko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marzapane.
A low kick from Sammakko misses
and Marzapane makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sammakko checks a low kick from Marzapane.
Marzapane throws a nice looking combination but Sammakko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sammakko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marzapane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sammakko needs to keep his hands up - Marzapane had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marzapane throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Marzapane throws a right and a left that Sammakko avoids nicely.
Marzapane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saku Sammakko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sammakko avoids the head kick by Marzapane.
Marzapane jabs at Sammakko's body.
Sammakko takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Marzapane darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marzapane.
Luigi Marzapane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marzapane lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luigi Marzapane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marzapane has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luigi Marzapane!
After winning the bout, Luigi Marzapane thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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