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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sami Saari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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177 lbs
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178 cm
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sami Saari!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jackson Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saari moves out of range as Martinez throws a body kick.
Saari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saari throws a jab but it's blocked by Martinez.
Saari looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saari clinches with his opponent.
A bit of stalling here from Martinez.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Saari.
Martinez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Saari avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Saari gets underhooks to prevent Martinez's takedown attempt.
Saari throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martinezs head.
Martinez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Saari.
Martinez taking a breather.
Saari takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Sami Saari has been cut.
Martinez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Saari is keeping busy.
Saari stops a takedown attempt from Martinez.
Sami Saari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Martinez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martinez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Saari up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Saari - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Saari can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Saari lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Saari.
Saari lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saari on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Martinez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Saari up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Saari is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Martinez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Saari misses with a punch on the inside.
Martinez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saari avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez fails to pull guard.
Saari tries to stall but Martinez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Martinez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Saari avoiding damage as Martinez throws knees to the body.
Martinez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Saari fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Saari lands with an uppercut that bounces Martinez off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martinez walks into a straight right hand from Saari.
The crowd cheers as Saari lands an impressive looking overhand right. Martinez doesn't seem phased though.
Martinez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Martinez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Saari darts in and clinches Martinez up against the cage.
Saari lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
The referee calls for Saari to work.
Saari swings wildly with an uppercut but Martinez uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saari lands a shoulder strike.
Martinez is rocked!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Martinez turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Martinez manages to end up in side control.
Martinez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Martinez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Saari's legs.
Saari knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Martinez on the ground.
Saari tries to bench press Martinez off him but Martinez keeps the position.
Martinez misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Saari is looking for a sweep.
Saari stops Martinez from passing to mount.
Martinez trying to control the action but Saari is working from the bottom.
Martinez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martinez taking a breather here.
Martinez wants to control but Saari is keeping him busy.
Saari tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saari is trying to buck Martinez off.
Martinez advances to full mount.
Saari is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martinez working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Martinez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Martinez trying to control but Saari is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sami Saari will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sami Saari's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Saari clinches up with Martinez and pushes him back against the cage.
Saari tries to stall but Martinez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Martinez blocking some punches.
Saari blocks an elbow strike.
Sami Saari has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Saari prevents a takedown attempt there.
Saari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saari wants to break free but Martinez has control.
Martinez taking a breather.
Saari tries to throw a body punch but Martinez avoids it by throwing Saari back against the cage.
Saari struggles to land a body shot inside as Martinez controls his hands.
Martinez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Martinez has clasped his hands together around Saari's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Saari tries to escape but Martinez is in control.
Saari is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez working away.
Saari tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Martinez easily slips into full mount!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Martinez working his ground and pound in the gym.
Saari in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saari is looking to improve his position but Martinez isn't that keen on the idea.
Martinez working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Saari is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Saari slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Saari is controlling Martinez's trapped leg to prevent Martinez from advancing to side control.
Saari is looking for a sweep. Martinez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez drops an elbow to the side of Saari's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinez wants to take a breather but Saari is having none of it.
Saari wants to improve his position but Martinez is controlling well.
Martinez is trying to control. Saari wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Martinez prevents Saari from improving his position.
Saari wants to control but Martinez is keeping busy.
Martinez tries to pass to full mount but Saari defends it.
Jackson Martinez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Saari throws a looping overhand right but Martinez ducks down to avoid it.
Good shot there by Saari.
Saari wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Saari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martinez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saari.
Sami Saari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saari has Martinez up against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Martinez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Saari misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martinez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Saari is keeping busy.
Martinez has Saari pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Martinez pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Saari tumbling to the mat - Martinez dives into Saari's guard.
Martinez trying to control but Saari is working from the bottom.
Saari being controlled here, momentarily.
Saari wants to stand and escape but Martinez is having none of it.
Saari not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Martinez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Saari has Martinez pulled in close to control his posture.
We're going to have a standup here because Sami Saari wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Saari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martinez moves away.
Saari moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saari takes the fight into the clinch.
Martinez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saari blocks it with crossed arms.
Saari content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Martinez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saari stops a takedown attempt from Martinez.
Martinez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Saari just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sami Saari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Martinez.
Martinez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Saari is trying to keep an underhook but Martinez manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Martinez thows a huge punch but Saari dodges it nicely.
Saari is looking to control Martinez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saari avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jackson Martinez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sami Saari's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Martinez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saari.
Martinez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martinez manages to avoid it.
Martinez slips under a jab from Saari.
Saari has taken the fight to the clinch.
Martinez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Saari avoiding damage as Martinez throws knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Martinez as Saari tries to tie him up.
Martinez stalls.
Good body shot from Saari.
A body shot lands from Saari.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saari works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Martinez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saari working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saari lands with a short shot to the head.
Saari lands a left hand that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
A short right from Saari on the inside.
Saari lands an uppercut.
Saari lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saari throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martinezs head.
Martinez is still on wobbly legs! Can Saari finish him?
Saari pushes Martinez against the cage. Saari is working some dirty boxing. Saari pushes off with a quick right hook! Martinez goes down! Martinez tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Saari moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sami Saari!
Sami Saari retains his welterweight title!
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