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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthias Staam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Staam might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Muay Thai Sarama - Round 5. Matthias Staam has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matthias Staam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jackson West!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Staam throws a nice outside leg kick.
Staam misses with a wild combination.
Staam clinches up with West and pushes him back against the cage.
Staam tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and West avoids it.
West is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Staam tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Staam avoiding damage as West throws knees to the body.
West tries to land knees in the clinch but Staam avoids the damage to the body.
West utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
West lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Matthias Staam has been cut.
West with an attempt at a knee that misses.
West trying to land knees to the body.
West is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
West misses with a knee to the head.
Staam tries a knee to the head but West blocks it.
West tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Staam avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
West looking to throw knees to the head but Staam is blocking nicely.
West stalling the fight.
Staam is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by West.
Staam tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
West unloads a knee to the mid-section.
West unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Staam is breathing heavily.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as West takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Staam takes a knee right on the jaw!
West lands a knee to the head.
West using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Staam misses with a knee strike.
West tries to land knees in the clinch but Staam avoids the damage to the body.
West just leaning against Staam, taking a breather.
West takes a knee to the side of the body.
West gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
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!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as West takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Staam misses with a knee to the head.
Staam blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staam takes a knee to the side of the body.
West gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Staam looking to throw knees to the head but West is blocking nicely.
West lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
West avoiding damage as Staam throws knees to the body.
West trying to land knees to the body.
Staam misses with a knee strike.
West tries to land a knee to the head but Staam blocks with his arms.
West has hold of one of Staam's legs. Staam is fighting the takedown attempt but West gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Staam has momentary wrist control but West slips an elbow through the middle.
West trying to control but Staam is working from the bottom.
West trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
West must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West trying to control the position from guard on top but Staam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Staam pulls West in close to prevent any damage.
West trying to control the position from guard on top but Staam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Staam working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because West has passed into half guard!
Staam is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at MMA Sanok Training Center, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
West throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Staam has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. West is working away from the top position though.
Staam tries to roll over but West keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
West is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Staam defends it well.
Staam looking for submissions off his back.
West stops Staam from getting back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Staam is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but West pulls his head out easily.
West prevents Staam from standing back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson West dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matthias Staam's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
West looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
West pushes Staam up against the cage in a clinch.
West has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Staam unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Staam throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but West blocks it with crossed arms.
West unloads a knee to the mid-section. Staam lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Staam connects with a knee to the head.
Staam is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. West is defending well for now.
Staam looking to throw knees to the head but West is blocking nicely.
Staam landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Staam obliges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Staam.
Staam misses with a knee to the head.
Staam looking to throw knees to the head but West is blocking nicely.
Staam tries a knee to the head but West blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Staam missing with knees to the body.
West misses with an elbow strike.
Staam blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Staam scores with a knee to the head.
Staam dodges an elbow strike from West.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West trying to control the position but instead, Staam has worked for underhooks and has pushed West into the cage.
Staam throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but West blocks it with crossed arms.
West with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
West stalls.
Staam misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from West.
West misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Staam.
West slows down the pace here.
West has Staam pressed against the cage.
West receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Staam with an attempt at a knee that misses.
West avoiding damage.
Staam tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staam is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. West is defending well for now.
Staam misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from West.
Staam tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
West trying to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. West obliges.
Staam using the Thai plumb to throw knees but West has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Staam throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but West blocks it with crossed arms.
West misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Staam.
Staam throws a knee to the head but misses.
West misses with an elbow over the top.
Staam takes an elbow to the forehead.
Staam with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
West landing knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
West misses with a knee strike.
West using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
West missing with knees to the body.
West lands an elbow inside.
Jackson West seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staam tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
West misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Staam.
West with an attempt at a knee that misses.
West changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Staam fights it off and pushes away nicely.
West throws a quick inside leg kick.
Staam avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
West tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Staam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Staam misses
and West makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Staam really felt that one!
Matthias Staam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
West scores with a kick to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from West.
West rushes Staam and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
West lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Staam avoiding damage as West throws knees to the body.
Staam stops a takedown attempt from West.
Matthias Staam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson West.
West tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
West throws an elbow that misses.
Staam scores with a knee to the head.
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!
West throws an elbow but it's blocked.
West is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Staam is defending well for now.
Staam tries a knee to the head but West blocks it.
Staam throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but West blocks it with crossed arms.
Staam misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from West.
Staam gets underhooks to prevent West's takedown attempt.
The referee is keeping an eye on West - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
West tries to score a body lock takedown but Staam shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Staam throws a knee to the head but misses.
West missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jackson West will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Matthias Staam's cut.
That's time! Staam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
West rushes Staam and presses him up against the cage.
West blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Staam misses with a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from West.
West is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Staam pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Staam trying to land knees to the body.
Staam throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but West blocks it with crossed arms.
Staam misses with a knee to the head.
Staam throws a knee to the head but misses.
West has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Staam avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from West.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Staam misses with a knee to the head.
Staam tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
West is stalling here.
Staam throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but West blocks it with crossed arms.
West lands a good knee to the midsection. Staam won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West lands a damaging elbow.
Staam looking to throw knees to the head but West is blocking nicely.
West utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Staam tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
West content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Staam with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Staam is pressed up against the cage. West has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Staam down to the mat. Staam avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Matthias Staam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson West.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Staam with an attempt at a knee that misses.
West looking to throw knees to the head but Staam is blocking nicely.
Staam tries a knee to the head but West blocks it.
Staam misses with a knee strike.
West tries for a takedown. No joy.
West crunches a lovely knee into Staam's ribcage.
West leaning against his opponent.
Matthias Staam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Staam misses with a knee strike.
West with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
West has Staam pressed against the cage.
Staam tries a knee to the head but West blocks it.
West is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
West with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Staam misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from West.
Staam on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Staam avoiding damage as West throws knees to the body.
Staam with an attempt at a knee that misses.
West with an attempt at a knee that misses.
West throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Staam tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Staam looking to throw knees to the head but West is blocking nicely.
West lands an elbow that stopped Staam in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staam throws a knee to the head but misses.
West tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Staam avoids it.
West lands a nice elbow.
A knee to the head by West.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. West obliges.
West using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Staam has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
West is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Staam is defending well for now.
Staam throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but West blocks it with crossed arms.
West lands a nice elbow.
Jackson West is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
West tightens his grip and picks Staam up, before dumping him to the ground. Staam manages to land in guard.
West stops Staam from standing up.
Staam thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Staam can't keep his opponent in guard - West advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Staam is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Staam moves into full guard.
Staam escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. West gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Staam can't keep his opponent in guard - West advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
West controlling the action here.
West is continuing to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson West comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well West has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson West!
Our winner, Jackson West, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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hype
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