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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mass Ive (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matti Munaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Munaton has chosen Nähää Helvetissä as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mass Ive!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matti Munaton!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munaton throws a right and a left that Ive avoids nicely.
Ive closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Munaton is trying to stand.
Munaton wants to control but Ive is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Munaton pushes Ive off looking to stand but Ive dives back in and keeps control.
Ive is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Munaton sees it coming and defends easily.
Munaton moves into full guard.
Munaton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ive is controlling him.
Ive trying to control the position from guard on top but Munaton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ive prevents Munaton from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Munaton thows a body shot but no joy.
Munaton tries to bum rush Ive with a series of wild strikes but Ive uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ive dives in and grabs Munaton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Munaton pushes down on Ive's head and hops out.
Ive decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ive is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Munaton sees it coming and defends easily.
Ive is breathing heavily.
Ive is looking for a kimura but Munaton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ive to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ive is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Munaton is just riding it out for now. Ive eventually gives up the hold.
Munaton keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Munaton trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ive is trying to work for a kimura but Munaton is defending well.
Munaton misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Munaton manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Munaton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ive sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ive shoots in looking for a takedown. Munaton tries to sprawl out of it but Ive keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Munaton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters circling - Munaton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Munaton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
No joy there for Munaton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ive takes a kick to the side of the head.
Munaton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ive shoots in looking for a takedown. Munaton tries to sprawl out of it but Ive keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Munaton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mass Ive. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ive blocks a jab.
Ive tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Munaton swivels and escapes.
A combination from Munaton does no damage.
Munaton looks to throw the jab but Ive is out of range.
Ive fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ive fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ive has a takedown stuffed.
Ive displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Munaton throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munaton slaps away a takedown attempt from Ive, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Munaton throws a jab but it's blocked by Ive.
Munaton just misses with a punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ive steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Munaton.
Ive ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Munaton throws a hook but Ive avoids it easily.
Matti Munaton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ive changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Munaton tries to avoid it but Ive manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Munaton to the ground. Munaton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Munaton throws a hook to the side of Ive's head but Ive sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Munaton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Munaton misses with an uppercut.
Ive is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Munaton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Munaton goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ive shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Munaton is trying to defend but Ive finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Munaton is trying to stand up here but Ive is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ive seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Munaton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ive is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Munaton sees it coming and defends easily.
Ive is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Munaton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Munaton preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ive seems to be looking for submissions.
Munaton tries to kick Ive off but Ive keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ive is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Munaton is just riding it out for now. Ive eventually gives up the hold.
Munaton pushes Ive off looking to stand but Ive dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mass Ive dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Munaton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ive tries to score a power double leg takedown but Munaton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ive somewhat.
Ive bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Munaton's head backwards.
Munaton lands with a cross.
Ive shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Munaton as he jumps to the side.
Munaton misses with an uppercut.
Ive uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Munaton.
Munaton might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Munaton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mass Ive. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munaton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Munaton with a nice cross.
Munaton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Munaton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ive slips a jab and a cross from Munaton.
Left hook, right uppercut from Munaton.
Ive dives in and grabs Munaton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Munaton pushes down on Ive's head and hops out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A punch combination from Munaton misses.
Nice takedown defense from Munaton. No joy for Ive on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ive slips a jab and a cross from Munaton.
Ive shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Munaton as Ive shoots in.
Munaton misses with a series of wild punches.
Ive changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Munaton tries to avoid it but Ive manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Munaton to the ground. Munaton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Munaton lands a jab to the head.
Munaton leaves Ive with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ive fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Munaton avoids it really well and circles away.
Munaton throws a nice looking combination but Ive bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Munaton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ive shoots in for a takedown but Munaton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Munaton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Munaton missing with a left hand there. Ive was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Munaton stuffs the takedown.
Munaton looks to land a combination but Ive avoids it well.
Ive shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Munaton pinned against the cage. Munaton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munaton looks to land a left hand but Ive moved out of range nicely.
Munaton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice sprawl there from Munaton as Ive shoots in.
Ive darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Munaton wants to get back to full guard.
Munaton moves into full guard.
Ive won't allow Munaton to get back to his feet.
Ive wants to pass the guard but Munaton is keeping the position.
Munaton pushes Ive off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ive closes the distance and clinches up with Munaton, looking for a takedown. Ive pushes Munaton against the cage but Munaton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munaton dips to his left and cracks Ive with an uppercut!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ive is defended easily by Munaton.
Munaton scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for Ive with that takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Munaton as Ive shoots in.
Munaton goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ive slips a straight right by Munaton.
Munaton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ive wants to pass the guard but Munaton is keeping the position.
Munaton doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ive sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Munaton's guard.
Ive prevents Munaton from standing back up.
Ive seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munaton preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Munaton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Munaton trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ive is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ive is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Munaton looking for a sweep. Not yet Munaton, not yet.
Ive pushes down on Munaton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matti Munaton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Munaton as Ive shoots in.
Munaton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ive to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ive trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Munaton manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Munaton has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ive is proving hard to escape from.
Munaton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ive is trying to control the position but Munaton postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Munaton wants to control from the top but Ive keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munaton decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ive connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ive listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ive fails with a takedown attempt.
Matti Munaton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Munaton slips a jab from Ive.
Matti Munaton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Munaton looks to land a combination but Ive avoids it well.
Nice body punch from Ive.
Ive shoots in and drives through. Munaton sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mass Ive. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munaton cracks Ive with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Munaton as Ive shoots in.
Ive shoots in looking for a takedown. Munaton tries to sprawl out of it but Ive keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Munaton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Munaton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ive takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munaton stuffs the takedown.
Munaton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ive shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Munaton slips a jab and a cross from Ive.
Munaton misses with a hook. Ive ducked under it nicely.
Ive bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Munaton is trying to get back to his feet.
Munaton is trying to get back to half guard.
Munaton is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Munaton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Munaton is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ive thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ive looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Munaton is pushing Ive's head away, looking to escape. Ive manages to hold on to the position though.
Ive wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Munaton, who protects the arm well.
Ive goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Munaton has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ive but great work by Munaton.
Ive tries to bench press Munaton off him but Munaton keeps the position.
Munaton taking a breather here.
Munaton decides to stand back up. Munaton steps back and let's Ive get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munaton misses with a low kick.
Ive closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Munaton misses with a looping left.
Ive misses with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Munaton.
Ive is trying hard to land a takedown here. Munaton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ive looks for a takedown but Munaton sprawls well.
Ive looks for a takedown but Munaton sprawls well.
Ive shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Munaton as he jumps to the side.
Ive looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Munaton is fending him off so far but Ive persists. Nope, Munaton circles away and we're back to standing.
Munaton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ive shoots in for a double leg but Munaton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mass Ive.
I think Ive has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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