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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Because I Can (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Tomasello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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165 cm
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150 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Because I Can!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Tomasello !
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
I Can throws a lazy right hand but Tomasello sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for I Can, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tomasello rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and I Can connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
I Can misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tomasello .
I Can looks to land a right hand but Tomasello moved out of range.
Tomasello works over I Can's head and body with a nice combination.
I Can throws a hook to the side of Tomasello 's head but Tomasello sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tomasello closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tomasello is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
I Can misses with a punch on the inside.
I Can misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for I Can to work.
Tomasello manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tomasello taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Tomasello 's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomasello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tomasello wants a takedown but no success here.
I Can looking for a takedown.
I Can prevents the takedown attempt.
Because I Can has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Tomasello .
I Can scores with a shoulder strike.
I Can is trying to pull guard but Tomasello has him pressed against the cage.
I Can tries a body shot but Tomasello blocks it.
I Can has a couple of punches blocked by Tomasello .
Tomasello tries to score a body lock takedown but I Can shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tomasello gets underhooks to prevent I Can's takedown attempt.
Tomasello is working for takedown but I Can is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomasello is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. I Can can't fight it off and eventually Tomasello manages to take the fight to the floor. I Can looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
I Can working a defensive guard here.
Tomasello avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tomasello got a little sloppy there for a moment and I Can has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tomasello has managed to get both his arms back between I Can's legs - danger averted.
Tomasello keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of I Can's head.
I Can has momentary wrist control but Tomasello slips an elbow through the middle.
I Can is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Holding Cell that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
I Can is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tomasello landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I Can tries to land a sweep but no joy.
I Can throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
I Can looking to control.
Tomasello is stalling in the full guard.
I Can is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
I Can looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tomasello has picked I Can up and slammed him! I Can can't keep hold of the triangle and Tomasello manages to pass to side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Tomasello working the body and head with strikes.
I Can is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I Can is working hard here to advance position.
Tomasello working the ground and pound.
I Can is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tomasello seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
I Can trying to control but Tomasello postures up.
I Can gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I Can is trying to control the position but Tomasello postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tomasello slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
I Can escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tomasello gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matt Tomasello will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
I Can jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tomasello thuds a left hand into I Can's body.
I Can with a jab.
Tomasello scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
No joy there for I Can, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Tomasello was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tomasello throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. I Can was covering up waiting for the punch and Tomasello finishes the takedown easily into guard.
I Can looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tomasello puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
I Can actively working from the bottom here.
Tomasello winds up and cracks I Can with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
I Can is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
I Can has hold of Tomasello 's hands but Tomasello slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
I Can on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tomasello landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
I Can has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tomasello is working away from the top position though.
Tomasello landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tomasello trying to control from half guard but I Can is working away.
I Can tries to roll over but Tomasello keeps him under control.
Tomasello lands with a punch from half guard.
I Can trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I Can taking some punishment here, with Tomasello in his half guard.
I Can tries to roll over but Tomasello keeps him under control.
Tomasello working I Can over with strikes.
I Can wants to control but Tomasello is keeping busy.
Tomasello keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tomasello seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
I Can wants to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tomasello connects with a nice short shot to I Can's temple.
I Can trying to control from the bottom.
Tomasello scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomasello winds up and cracks I Can with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tomasello is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
I Can is looking to improve his position.
Tomasello is keen to just control but I Can is a slippery customer.
Tomasello trying to control the pace.
Tomasello working I Can over with strikes.
I Can is trying to control but can't.
I Can works his way to full guard. Good work.
I Can trying to keep a closed guard but Tomasello is proving a slippery customer.
Tomasello scoring with some ground and pound.
Tomasello chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I Can looking to control.
I Can is really struggling to control Tomasello but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
I Can pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
I Can throws a looping overhand right but Tomasello ducks down to avoid it.
Tomasello connects with a looping right hand.
I Can with a jab.
Because I Can is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tomasello shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. I Can manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tomasello keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of I Can's head.
I Can is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tomasello scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Tomasello showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tomasello shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tomasello was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
I Can is looking to regain half guard here but Tomasello keeps moving and retains side control.
Tomasello lands an elbow.
I Can is looking to reverse the position.
Tomasello is working I Can over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tomasello trying to control the action but I Can is working from the bottom.
Tomasello grinds an elbow into I Can's temple.
I Can is rocked!
Tomasello lands a few punches from side control.
Oh I Can is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tomasello cracks I Can with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Tomasello immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! I Can is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Tomasello !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Tomasello !
Because I Can spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm so handsome i'm not surprised this guy was all over me the way he was!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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