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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Per Saukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katla Vanagandr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vanagandr comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Whispers - Rock Steady kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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272 lbs
31 - 18 - 0 |
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260 lbs
19 - 11 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
31 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Per Saukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Katla Vanagandr!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanagandr tries to sprawl but Saukko drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Saukko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Saukko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vanagandr felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Vanagandr is looking to improve his position.
Vanagandr is not content to let Saukko control the position.
Saukko wants to work for an arm triangle but Vanagandr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Saukko trying to control the action but Vanagandr is working from the bottom.
Saukko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Saukko looks to land a strike but Vanagandr avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanagandr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saukko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Saukko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vanagandr is looking to regain half guard here but Saukko keeps moving and retains side control.
Saukko wants to control but Vanagandr is keeping him busy.
Saukko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Saukko tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanagandr is trying to improve his position.
Vanagandr is not content to let Saukko control the position.
Saukko working the ground and pound but Vanagandr is defending the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Who's going to make the next move?
Vanagandr is not content to let Saukko control the position.
The ground and pound from Saukko seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Saukko throws a strike aimed at the side of Vanagandr's head but Vanagandr avoids it well.
Vanagandr avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Saukko.
Vanagandr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saukko sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Saukko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Saukko trying to control the action but Vanagandr is working from the bottom.
Vanagandr trying to hold on to Saukko's head to control him but Saukko postures up.
Saukko wants to pass the guard but Vanagandr is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saukko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Per Saukko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Saukko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vanagandr as he jumps to the side.
Saukko is looking to clinch but Vanagandr is avoiding it.
Saukko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Katla Vanagandr has been cut.
Saukko lands with a hook. Vanagandr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Saukko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vanagandr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saukko.
Saukko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saukko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vanagandr is trying to defend but Saukko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Saukko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saukko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Saukko wants to take a breather but Vanagandr is having none of it.
Saukko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Saukko throwing shots but Vanagandr is blocking nicely.
Vanagandr wants to get back to full guard but Saukko has mounted him!
Vanagandr is squirming around, avoiding Saukko's attempts to control the action.
Saukko punishing his opponent with strikes.
Saukko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Saukko thowing shots but they're missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saukko landing strikes from the mount.
We've been hearing that Saukko has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
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!
Saukko is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Vanagandr can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Per Saukko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saukko tries to control but Vanagandr wriggling away.
Vanagandr tries to reverse the position but Saukko maintains control.
Vanagandr tries to lock up and control but Saukko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanagandr working to try and regain half guard.
Saukko landing strikes from the mount.
Saukko breaks from Vanagandr's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The cut above Katla Vanagandr's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Vanagandr holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Saukko tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Saukko swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Vanagandr is now in Saukko's guard. A big mistake from Saukko there, giving up the dominant position!
Saukko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vanagandr is aware though and is defending well.
Saukko looking for a guillotine here but Vanagandr defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanagandr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanagandr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vanagandr wants to get up but he can't break Saukko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vanagandr won't allow Saukko to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saukko pulls Vanagandr in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Per Saukko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Katla Vanagandr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Saukko throws a lazy uppercut
and Vanagandr counters with a nice uppercut.
Saukko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vanagandr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saukko drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saukko throws an elbow that misses. Vanagandr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Saukko's guard. Nice move by Vanagandr!
Saukko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saukko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vanagandr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Saukko keeping moving, preventing Vanagandr from controlling successfully.
Vanagandr wants to stand but Saukko has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Vanagandr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanagandr trying to control the position from guard on top but Saukko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Katla Vanagandr wasn't active enough on the ground.
Saukko missing with a left hand there. Vanagandr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saukko throws a jab when Vanagandr was well out of range.
Saukko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Saukko looks to land a right hand but Vanagandr moved out of range.
Saukko gets a double leg takedown into Vanagandr's guard.
Saukko stopping the sweep attempt from Vanagandr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanagandr keeping moving, preventing Saukko from controlling successfully.
Per Saukko has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Vanagandr avoids the body shot from Saukko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Vanagandr.
Saukko tries to bum rush Vanagandr with a series of wild strikes but Vanagandr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saukko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saukko tries to bum rush Vanagandr with a series of wild strikes but Vanagandr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saukko throws a one two combo.
Saukko fails with the takedown.
Saukko lands a right hook to the body.
Katla Vanagandr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saukko scores with a hook.
Katla Vanagandr's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Saukko gets a double leg takedown into Vanagandr's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saukko seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vanagandr pulls Saukko in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saukko trying to control but Vanagandr is working from the bottom.
Vanagandr looking for a sweep. Not yet Vanagandr, not yet.
Per Saukko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saukko postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Katla Vanagandr was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Vanagandr stuffs the takedown attempt from Saukko. Saukko gets slowly back to his feet.
Saukko tries to clinch but Vanagandr moves out of range.
No luck for Saukko with that takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Per Saukko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saukko 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Per Saukko!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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