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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Earl Bertane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Per Saukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bertane comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Above The Law. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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272 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Earl Bertane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Per Saukko!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bertane shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Saukko manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Saukko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saukko wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bertane trying to control but Saukko is working from the bottom.
Saukko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Per Saukko.
Bertane closes the distance and clinches.
Saukko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bertane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saukko.
Saukko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bertane momentarily.
Bertane stuffs the takedown attempt from Saukko. Saukko gets slowly back to his feet.
Saukko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saukko misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saukko misses with an uppercut. Bertane saw that one coming.
Saukko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bertane counters with a two punch combo.
Saukko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bertane.
Saukko missing with a left hand there. Bertane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bertane looking to score a takedown here. Saukko is defending well but Bertane drives through and ends up in Saukko's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saukko is looking for a triangle but Bertane pushes his legs off easily.
Bertane tries to free his leg and advance position but Saukko is retaining full guard.
Saukko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bertane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Saukko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bertane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bertane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bertane lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bertane scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bertane cracks Saukko with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bertane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Saukko working a defensive guard here.
Bertane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bertane postures up in Saukko's guard and throws a big left but Saukko blocks it.
Saukko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bertane defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Saukko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Saukko pulls Bertane in to control the position.
Saukko has momentary wrist control but Bertane slips an elbow through the middle.
Bertane working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bertane is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Saukko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bertane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bertane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bertane working some strikes from top position.
Saukko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bertane postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saukko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saukko is looking for a triangle but Bertane pushes his legs off easily.
Bertane throws a big elbow that misses.
Bertane throwing strikes from guard but Saukko blocks nicely.
Saukko lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bertane!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saukko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bertane is looking to escape.
Bertane is desperately trying to improve his position but Saukko has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saukko landing strikes from the mount and Bertane is in trouble!
Bertane tries to hold on but Saukko pushes him away.
Bertane is looking to improve his position but Saukko isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saukko is landing with some decent strikes but Bertane is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bertane is trying to escape the mount.
Saukko tries to control but Bertane wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Earl Bertane dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Saukko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saukko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bertane counters with a stiff right hand.
Bertane throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Saukko was covering up waiting for the punch and Bertane finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Saukko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bertane landing some decent shots from guard.
Saukko wants to sweep here but Bertane controlling him for the moment.
Saukko is trying to control the position but Bertane postures up.
Bertane throws an elbow that misses. Saukko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bertane's guard. Nice move by Saukko!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bertane keeping moving, preventing Saukko from controlling successfully.
Saukko scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saukko wants to control from the top but Bertane keeps moving.
Bertane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saukko is one step ahead there.
Bertane trying to control the position.
Bertane being controlled here, momentarily.
Bertane looking for a sweep. Not yet Bertane, not yet.
Earl Bertane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bertane is trying to keep Saukko in close.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
We're going to have a standup here because Earl Bertane wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bertane drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saukko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bertane wants to pass the guard but Saukko is keeping the position.
Bertane won't allow Saukko to sweep him here.
Saukko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bertane.
Saukko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bertane is one step ahead there.
Saukko has momentary wrist control but Bertane slips an elbow through the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bertane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saukko is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bertane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saukko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bertane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bertane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bertane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saukko working for a triangle but Bertane defends it easily.
Bertane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bertane landing with the ground and pound.
Bertane postures up in Saukko's guard and throws a big left but Saukko blocks it.
Saukko keeping full guard, as Bertane tries to pass.
Saukko is trying to keep Bertane in close.
Saukko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Saukko working for submissions but it's allowed Bertane to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bertane is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bertane throwing shots but Saukko is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bertane lands a nice short elbow.
Bertane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Saukko defending well though.
Saukko has hold of Bertane's hands but Bertane slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bertane connects with a nice short shot to Saukko's temple.
Saukko misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bertane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Saukko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bertane with a nice head shot there.
Bertane is looking to work some ground and pound but Saukko has wrist control.
Bertane postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Earl Bertane dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Saukko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bertane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saukko scores with a punch to the head.
Saukko drives through with a takedown into Bertane's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bertane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bertane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saukko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Saukko postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Earl Bertane wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Saukko misses with a straight right.
Bertane shoots in and gets a takedown into Saukko's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bertane with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bertane throwing strikes from guard but Saukko blocks nicely.
Bertane postures up and lands a big shot to Saukko's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saukko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saukko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bertane scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Saukko looking to control but Bertane passes into half guard.
Bertane looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Saukko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bertane thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saukko's head.
Saukko wants to get back to full guard.
Bertane looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Saukko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saukko trying to control here.
Saukko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bertane thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saukko's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saukko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saukko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bertane.
Bertane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bertane lands with a punch from half guard.
Saukko is looking for a sweep. Bertane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bertane throwing shots but Saukko is blocking nicely.
Saukko trying to control from the bottom.
Saukko tries to get to full guard but Bertane has control of the leg.
Bertane is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Saukko has hold of Bertane's hands but Bertane slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saukko trying to hold on to Bertane's head to control him but Bertane postures up.
Saukko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bertane throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Saukko is looking for a sweep. Bertane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bertane is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saukko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bertane.
Bertane lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Per Saukko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saukko is trying to get back to full guard.
Earl Bertane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saukko trying to hold on to Bertane's head to control him but Bertane postures up.
Bertane is looking to take a break and control but Saukko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saukko tries to roll over but Bertane keeps him under control.
Bertane working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saukko moves into full guard.
Bertane landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saukko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saukko throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Earl Bertane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bertane 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Earl Bertane!
An out of breath Earl Bertane thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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