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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcello Cobretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arttu Mahtisaari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cobretti kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is White Zombie - Black Sunshine . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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9 - 7 - 0 |
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178 cm
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195 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcello Cobretti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arttu Mahtisaari!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobretti pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mahtisaari is out of range and Cobretti settles back down.
Mahtisaari wants to clinch up but Cobretti keeps it at a distance.
Mahtisaari connects with a right hand. Cobretti shakes it off.
Arttu Mahtisaari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahtisaari waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobretti.
Mahtisaari avoids the head kick by Cobretti.
Cobretti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahtisaari.
Mahtisaari clinches.
Cobretti taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Mahtisaari.
Mahtisaari lands a nice shot to the body.
Mahtisaari misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cobretti blocks a body shot from Mahtisaari.
Mahtisaari lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahtisaari lands a left hand.
Cobretti blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahtisaari presses Cobretti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cobretti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cobretti taking a breather.
Cobretti wants a takedown.
Mahtisaari struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobretti controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Cobretti fails to land.
Mahtisaari lands a hook that snaps the head of Cobretti backwards.
Mahtisaari lands a left hand.
We've been hearing reports that Cobretti has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cobretti swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahtisaari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobretti swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahtisaari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahtisaari lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mahtisaari scores with a shoulder strike.
Mahtisaari misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahtisaari lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobretti.
Mahtisaari lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cobretti backwards.
Mahtisaari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahtisaari lands a nice uppercut.
Mahtisaari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Mahtisaari.
Mahtisaari lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahtisaari stalling the fight.
Mahtisaari tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobretti's elbow.
Mahtisaari misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahtisaari working aggressively here.
Mahtisaari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahtisaari blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahtisaari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cobretti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahtisaari misses with a punch to the body.
Mahtisaari tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobretti's elbow.
Mahtisaari lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahtisaari.
Mahtisaari throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobretti.
Cobretti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahtisaari is pressed up against the cage. Cobretti has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mahtisaari down to the mat. Mahtisaari avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mahtisaari avoids the head kick by Cobretti.
Arttu Mahtisaari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mahtisaari jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cobretti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cobretti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahtisaari.
Mahtisaari tries to clinch there but Cobretti circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Mahtisaari.
Mahtisaari scores with a punch to the head.
Cobretti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mahtisaari pinned against the cage. Mahtisaari gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcello Cobretti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahtisaari moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahtisaari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mahtisaari has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cobretti.
Cobretti connects with a leg kick. Mahtisaari looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cobretti tries a head kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A left lands for Mahtisaari.
Cobretti swinging wildly here.
Cobretti takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arttu Mahtisaari dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mahtisaari lands a jab to Cobretti's midsection.
Mahtisaari misses with a hook.
Cobretti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cobretti throws a leg kick which misses Mahtisaari's front leg but catches the back leg as Mahtisaari tries to avoid it.
Cobretti misses with a low kick.
A big left from Mahtisaari misses.
Cobretti shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mahtisaari defends it nicely.
Cobretti throws a combination that misses
and Mahtisaari counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mahtisaari.
Come on Mahtisaari - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cobretti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahtisaari pushes Cobretti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahtisaari.
Cobretti lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahtisaari is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mahtisaari throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobretti.
Mahtisaari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahtisaari is trying to stall.
Cobretti has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mahtisaari 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 Marcello Cobretti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahtisaari blocks an uppercut.
Mahtisaari working aggressively here.
Cobretti tries to stall but Mahtisaari uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cobretti just leaning against Mahtisaari, taking a breather.
A left hand lands to the body for Mahtisaari.
Mahtisaari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cobretti lands a nice shot to the body.
Cobretti tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobretti slows down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahtisaari.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahtisaari.
Arttu Mahtisaari seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cobretti wants to get back to striking at distance but Mahtisaari won't allow it.
Cobretti misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cobretti can't find room to land a body shot as Mahtisaari controls the action.
A short uppercut from Cobretti.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahtisaari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahtisaari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahtisaari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cobretti tries a body shot but Mahtisaari blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahtisaari's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Mahtisaari scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mahtisaari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahtisaari has a couple of punches blocked by Cobretti.
Cobretti throws an elbow that misses.
Mahtisaari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cobretti blocks an uppercut.
Cobretti changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mahtisaari fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mahtisaari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahtisaari throws a shot to the body.
Mahtisaari misses with a straight right.
Cobretti throws a low kick but Mahtisaari avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahtisaari lands with a nice body punch.
Mahtisaari lands with a nice body punch.
Mahtisaari lands with a shot to the body.
Mahtisaari drives through and clinches with Cobretti against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobretti misses with some punches.
Cobretti blocks an uppercut.
Cobretti tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mahtisaari smiles and moves away.
Cobretti shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mahtisaari tries to roll over but Cobretti keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Arttu Mahtisaari will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Cobretti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Cobretti.
Mahtisaari lands with a good body shot.
Cobretti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cobretti misses with a kick to the body.
Mahtisaari swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cobretti counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cobretti is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Mahtisaari as he works his way to full guard.
Mahtisaari bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cobretti's guard.
Mahtisaari 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahtisaari wants to pass the guard but Cobretti is keeping the position.
Mahtisaari stopping the sweep attempt from Cobretti.
Mahtisaari is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobretti is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cobretti escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mahtisaari gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mahtisaari preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahtisaari is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cobretti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mahtisaari is aware though and is defending well.
Mahtisaari wants to control from the top but Cobretti keeps moving.
Cobretti manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mahtisaari manages to get himself to full guard.
Mahtisaari looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arttu Mahtisaari is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahtisaari keeping moving, preventing Cobretti from controlling successfully.
Cobretti being controlled here momentarily.
Cobretti is in close to Mahtisaari's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mahtisaari trying to control the position.
Cobretti preventing the sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobretti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marcello Cobretti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcello Cobretti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cobretti keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mahtisaari's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcello Cobretti showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mahtisaari has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Arttu Mahtisaari!
Arttu Mahtisaari decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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