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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matti Laukanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marius Budawalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matti Laukanen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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182 cm
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220 lbs
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210 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Matti Laukanen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marius Budawalski! The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Budawalski misses with a straight left. Budawalski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laukanen. Laukanen clinches up with Budawalski and pushes him back against the cage. Laukanen just leaning against Budawalski, taking a breather. Laukanen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laukanen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Laukanen swings wildly with an uppercut but Budawalski uses good head movement to avoid it. A left hand lands to the body for Laukanen.
Laukanen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Budawalski up against the cage. Laukanen lands a hook that snaps the head of Budawalski backwards. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Good body shot from Laukanen.
Laukanen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Laukanen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Laukanen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Laukanen lands an uppercut. Laukanen has Budawalski pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Laukanen fails to land. Laukanen is pushing Budawalski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Laukanen lands a right hand. Laukanen lands a shoulder strike. Laukanen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Laukanen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Laukanen misses with some punches.
Laukanen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Budawalski wants a takedown but no success here.
Budawalski wants a takedown.
Budawalski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Matti Laukanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marius Budawalski. Laukanen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Budawalski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short body shot lands from Laukanen as the two fighters clinch.
Laukanen stops a takedown attempt from Budawalski.
Budawalski avoids a wild elbow strike from Laukanen. Laukanen misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Laukanen. Laukanen misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Budawalski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Laukanen prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Laukanen. Budawalski is trying to drag Laukanen to the mat but Laukanen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Laukanen effectively controlling the action here. Budawalski wants to take the fight to the mat but Laukanen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Budawalski goes for a takedown attempt but Laukanen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Laukanen moves into range and clinches up with Budawalski. Laukanen lands a nice uppercut. Budawalski has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Laukanen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Budawalski can turn it around. Budawalski scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Laukanen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Laukanen tries a body shot but Budawalski blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Laukanen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Laukanen misses with the head strike.
Laukanen scores with a nice hook to the head. Good body shot from Laukanen.
Laukanen throws a punch but it's blocked by Budawalski. Laukanen misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Laukanen on the inside. This has been an exciting period of action! Laukanen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Laukanen.
Budawalski looks winded! Budawalski is working for takedown but Laukanen is calmly controlling the position for now. Laukanen pushes Budawalski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Laukanen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Budawalski backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matti Laukanen dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Laukanen moves into range and clinches up with Budawalski. Laukanen throws a punch but it's blocked by Budawalski. Laukanen lands a left hand.
Matti Laukanen has scored more points in the clinch so far. Laukanen struggles to land a body shot inside as Budawalski controls his hands.
Laukanen lands a hook that snaps the head of Budawalski backwards. Laukanen lands a hook that snaps the head of Budawalski backwards. Nice body punch from Laukanen - that landed with a thud.
Laukanen tries a body shot but Budawalski blocks it.
Laukanen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Still in the clinch, Laukanen scores with a nice short uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Laukanen lands an uppercut. Laukanen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Laukanen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Laukanen prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Budawalski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Laukanen pulls him back up using the underhooks. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Laukanen scores with a shoulder strike. Laukanen lands a shoulder strike. Laukanen can't find room to land a body shot as Budawalski controls the action.
Laukanen tries a body shot but Budawalski blocks it.
Laukanen just leaning against Budawalski, taking a breather. Laukanen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Budawalski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Matti Laukanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marius Budawalski. Laukanen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Budawalski up against the cage. Laukanen has Budawalski pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Laukanen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Laukanen seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression. Laukanen scores with a hook to the body. Laukanen lands a hook to the side of the head. Laukanen misses with a punch to the body.
Laukanen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laukanen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Laukanen. Budawalski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Laukanen throws a punch but it's blocked by Budawalski. Laukanen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Budawalski or not. Budawalski is breathing heavily. Laukanen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Laukanen scores with an uppercut up the middle. Good body shot from Laukanen.
Laukanen lands a body punch. Laukanen lands a right hand. Laukanen pushes Budawalski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A nice left hand lands by Laukanen.
Budawalski is rocked! Laukanen digs a right hand into Budawalski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Budawalski's gas tank. Budawalski is still on wobbly legs! Can Laukanen finish him? Laukanen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Budawalski backwards. Laukanen scores with an uppercut up the middle. Laukanen drops Budawalski onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Budawalski is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! 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! Laukanen throws a big uppercut that drops Budawalski! More strikes from Laukanen and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Budawalski lies dazed against the cage as Laukanen celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matti Laukanen! Matti Laukanen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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energy
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hype
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