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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martin James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Sakalas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakalas comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Deliver Me kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jonas Sakalas was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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181 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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172 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Martin James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonas Sakalas!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James fails with the takedown
and Sakalas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sakalas 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.
James closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sakalas quickly recovers to half guard.
James with the ground and pound but Sakalas uses the opportunity to regain guard.
James trying to control but Sakalas is working from the bottom.
James trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sakalas manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Sakalas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of James's head.
Sakalas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as James works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sakalas throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sakalas throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James trying to control the position.
Sakalas distracts James with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
James had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sakalas defends it easily.
Sakalas throws a big right hand that misses.
Sakalas throwing strikes but missing.
Sakalas postures up and lands a big shot to James's brow.
Sakalas distracts James with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sakalas connects with a couple of short punches.
James avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sakalas throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
Sakalas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakalas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James wants to sweep here but Sakalas controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sakalas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sakalas with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sakalas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sakalas throws a big elbow that misses.
James is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sakalas gets full guard.
Sakalas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but James can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
James looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakalas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. James is aware though and is defending well.
James slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
James throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sakalas!
James tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
James working the ground and pound effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James prevents Sakalas from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jonas Sakalas will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sakalas doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
Nice sprawl there from James as Sakalas shoots in.
Sakalas looking to score a takedown here. James is defending well but Sakalas drives through and ends up in James's guard.
Sakalas postures up in James's guard and throws a big left but James blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sakalas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
James is trying to control the position but Sakalas postures up.
Sakalas is looking to work some ground and pound but James has wrist control.
Sakalas throws a big elbow that misses.
Sakalas connects with a couple of short punches.
Sakalas with a flurry of punches that miss.
James wants to sweep here but Sakalas controlling him for the moment.
Sakalas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sakalas with a flurry of punches that miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sakalas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakalas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sakalas throws a big elbow that misses.
Sakalas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sakalas throws a strike but James rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
James got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sakalas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, James has managed to get both his arms back between Sakalas's legs - danger averted.
James forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from James.
James is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sakalas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time James.
James not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James trying to control from half guard but Sakalas is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Martin James wasn't doing enough on the ground.
James tries to sprawl but Sakalas drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sakalas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Sakalas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sakalas shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sakalas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sakalas is looking to work some ground and pound but James has wrist control.
Sakalas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sakalas throws a strike but James rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
James throws a strike but Sakalas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sakalas postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakalas throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
Sakalas slips nicely into half guard.
James is trying to maintain the position but Sakalas is very close to passing his half guard.
Sakalas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but James sees it coming and defends easily.
James is trying to get back to full guard.
Sakalas winds up and cracks James with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sakalas misses with a head shot. James uses the momentum to regain guard.
James preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
James looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sakalas postures up in James's guard and throws a big left but James blocks it.
Sakalas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sakalas stands up over James, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sakalas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sakalas throws a big right hand that misses.
Sakalas connects with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakalas is looking to work some ground and pound but James has wrist control.
Sakalas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
James utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sakalas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sakalas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
James is trying to control the position but Sakalas postures up.
Sakalas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
James utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sakalas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sakalas is in close to James's body, working some short punches and elbows.
James controls Sakalas momentarily but Sakalas frees himself.
Sakalas throws a big right hand that misses.
James is trying to control the position from the bottom.
James avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
James utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
James wants to sweep here but Sakalas controlling him for the moment.
James preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sakalas scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sakalas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakalas working some strikes from top position.
Sakalas throws a big right hand that misses.
Sakalas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sakalas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sakalas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sakalas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakalas with a nice head shot there.
James lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sakalas!
James working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonas Sakalas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sakalas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonas Sakalas!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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