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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Hang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Valtonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valtonen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Thunderstruck . Toni Valtonen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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218 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Hang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toni Valtonen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hang looks for a takedown but Valtonen sprawls well.
Valtonen throws a sloppy head kick
and Hang counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Valtonen wants to get back to his feet.
Hang is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Valtonen!
Valtonen really wants to buck Hang off and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hang controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valtonen is trying to stand but he's just given Hang his back.
Valtonen is trying to stand back up.
Hang is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Valtonen trying to get back to his feet but Hang is in full control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hang slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Valtonen is trying to get back to his feet but Hang has full control of the position and if anything, Valtonen has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Hang is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valtonen controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Valtonen manages to stand up with Hang still on his back. Eventually Hang drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Valtonen misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valtonen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Valtonen stops a takedown attempt from Hang.
Valtonen misses with an elbow over the top.
Hang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Valtonen's efforts to push away.
Hang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Valtonen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Hang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hang keeps control of Valtonen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Valtonen tries to break free but Hang pushes him back against the cage.
Valtonen is pressed up against the cage. Hang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Valtonen down to the mat. Valtonen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck for Hang with that takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valtonen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Toni Valtonen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Valtonen swinging wildly here.
Nice defenses there by Hang.
Valtonen tests Hang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Matt Hang has been cut.
Hang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Valtonen fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Valtonen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valtonen jabs Hang right on the nose. Hang blinks but takes it well.
Hang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valtonen.
Hang slips a straight right by Valtonen.
Valtonen stuffs the takedown.
Valtonen misses with a wild combination.
A head kick misses from Valtonen.
Valtonen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hang counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Valtonen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Matt Hang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Valtonen on the ground.
Hang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valtonen is looking to stand up but Hang isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Valtonen is breathing heavily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Matt Hang.
Hang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valtonen throws out the jab.
Valtonen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hang circles away quickly and effectively.
Hang shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Valtonen's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valtonen wants to stand up but Hang is controlling him.
Hang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hang stops Valtonen from standing up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toni Valtonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matt Hang's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
No luck for Hang with that takedown attempt.
Hang's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Valtonen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hang scrambles back to his feet.
Valtonen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Valtonen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hang.
Hang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Valtonen lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valtonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Hang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Valtonen tries to avoid it but Hang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Valtonen to the ground. Valtonen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Hang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valtonen throws a head kick that misses
and Hang counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Valtonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valtonen is looking to escape.
Hang slows the pace down in half guard.
Valtonen is looking to escape.
Hang trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Valtonen pushes Hang off looking to stand but Hang dives back in and keeps control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Matt Hang just wasn't active enough.
Valtonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valtonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hang moves away.
Toni Valtonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valtonen lands with a nice combination. Hang backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hang gets the takedown into side control.
Hang controlling from side mount.
Hang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valtonen tries to escape but Hang is in control.
Hang content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valtonen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hang has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hang tries to advance to mount but Valtonen denies him.
Valtonen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hang has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hang is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Valtonen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valtonen wants to get back to his feet but Hang drags him back down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toni Valtonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Valtonen 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Toni Valtonen!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Toni Valtonen!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Toni Valtonen!
Toni Valtonen wins by unanimous decision!
Toni Valtonen took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Untouchable Fight Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
54% |
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