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March Madness PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Oscar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raykwan Windtalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raykwan Windtalker acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, George Oscar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Raykwan Windtalker!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Windtalker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oscar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Windtalker walks away with a smile on his face. Oscar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oscar wants to clinch but Windtalker slips to the side
and Windtalker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Oscar controls Windtalker momentarily but Windtalker frees himself.
Windtalker being controlled here momentarily.
Windtalker wants to control from the top but Oscar keeps moving.
Oscar wants to improve his position but instead Windtalker has moved into half guard.
Oscar pushes Windtalker off and gets back to his feet.
Windtalker looks to clinch
and Oscar counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oscar lands a knee to the body.
Oscar managing to block the knees to the body from Windtalker.
Windtalker pushes off an throws an elbow but Oscar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Windtalker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Windtalker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oscar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Oscar trying to land knees to the body.
Oscar with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Oscar trying to land knees to the body.
Oscar has Windtalker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Windtalker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Windtalker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oscar's brow.
Oscar slows down the pace here.
Oscar utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Oscar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Windtalker.
Oscar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Windtalker avoids it.
Oscar is breathing heavily.
Oscar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Windtalker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Oscar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oscar throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Windtalker blocks it with crossed arms.
Oscar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Windtalker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Windtalker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Windtalker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oscar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Windtalker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Oscar throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Windtalker.
Oscar takes an elbow to the temple.
Windtalker wants to get back to striking at distance but Oscar won't allow it.
Windtalker manages to break the clinch.
Oscar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Windtalker to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Windtalker stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Windtalker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Oscar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Windtalker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Oscar tries to avoid it but Windtalker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Oscar to the ground. Oscar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Windtalker tries to clinch up
and Oscar counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Windtalker managing to block the knees to the body from Oscar.
Oscar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Windtalker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Windtalker tries a knee to the head but Oscar blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Oscar throws an elbow but misses.
Windtalker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Oscar using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Windtalker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Windtalker with a knee to the head.
Windtalker scores with a shot to the side of Oscar's head.
Windtalker working Oscar over with knees to the body.
Windtalker looking to throw knees to the head but Oscar is blocking nicely.
Oscar misses with a knee to the head.
Windtalker has had enough of the clinch but Oscar keeps him there for the moment.
Windtalker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Windtalker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Windtalker counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Windtalker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Oscar is pushing Windtalker's head away, looking to escape. Windtalker manages to hold on to the position though.
Windtalker trying to control the position but Oscar is working away.
Windtalker slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Oscar.
Windtalker cracks Oscar with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
A nice elbow there by Windtalker.
Windtalker has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Oscar's face.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Windtalker looking to control but Oscar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oscar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A nice elbow there by Windtalker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raykwan Windtalker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Windtalker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Windtalker throws a head kick but Oscar moves out of range.
Windtalker doesn't manage to clinch there - Oscar circles away.
Windtalker darts in trying to clinch
and Oscar counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oscar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Windtalker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oscar will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Windtalker up against the cage.
Oscar is working for takedown but Windtalker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Windtalker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Windtalker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Oscar blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oscar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Windtalker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Windtalker stalling the fight.
Windtalker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Oscar manages to break the clinch.
Windtalker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oscar circles away.
Windtalker closes the distance and pushes Oscar back into the cage.
Oscar lands a good knee to the midsection. Windtalker won't want to take too many of those.
Windtalker lands an elbow that stopped Oscar in his tracks for a moment.
Windtalker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Windtalker scores with a leg kick.
Windtalker shoots and misses
and Oscar moves into the clinch.
Oscar blocks an elbow strike.
Windtalker looking to stall.
Oscar prevents a body shot from Windtalker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oscar using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Windtalker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short left from Windtalker.
Oscar tries to land knees in the clinch but Windtalker avoids the damage to the body.
Windtalker trying to land knees to the body.
Oscar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Windtalker's efforts to push away.
Windtalker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oscar is defending well for now.
Oscar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Windtalker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Windtalker.
Oscar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters up against the cage, Windtalker throws an elbow but misses.
Oscar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Windtalker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Oscar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Windtalker is trying to force a seperation but Oscar has the dominant position.
Windtalker lands an elbow inside.
Windtalker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Good body shot from Windtalker.
Oscar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Windtalker prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Windtalker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Oscar blocks an elbow strike.
Windtalker connects with a knee to the head.
Windtalker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Oscar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Windtalker is keeping busy.
Windtalker wants to get back to striking at distance but Oscar won't allow it.
Windtalker is trying to maintain a safe position but Oscar gets an underhook and turns Windtalker into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Windtalker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Windtalker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Windtalker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Windtalker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Oscar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left and a right from Windtalker both land. Nice combination.
Windtalker darts in trying to clinch
and Oscar counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Windtalker working hard to break the clinch.
Windtalker misses with an elbow strike.
Oscar trying to land knees to the body.
Oscar with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Windtalker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Windtalker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Windtalker trying to stall but Oscar improves his position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Windtalker.
Oscar trying to control the position but instead, Windtalker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Oscar into the cage.
Windtalker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oscar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Windtalker connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raykwan Windtalker 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!
Oscar keeps the fight on the outside.
Windtalker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oscar pinned against the cage. Oscar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oscar has closed the distance and engaged Windtalker in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Windtalker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Oscar pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oscar tries to stall but Windtalker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Oscar trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Windtalker misses with a knee strike.
Windtalker wants to break free but Oscar has control.
Oscar throws a knee to the head but misses.
Windtalker looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Windtalker managing to block the knees to the body from Oscar.
Oscar takes a knee right on the jaw!
Windtalker taking a breather.
Oscar lands a good knee to the midsection. Windtalker won't want to take too many of those.
Oscar scores with a knee to the head.
Windtalker tries a knee to the head but Oscar blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Windtalker.
A head punch on the inside from Windtalker fails to land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Windtalker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oscar's brow.
Windtalker lands a knee to the head.
Windtalker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Windtalker is trying to break the clinch but Oscar is controlling him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
George Oscar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Windtalker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nice elbow from Windtalker.
Windtalker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Windtalker breaks from the clinch.
Windtalker tries to clinch up
and Oscar counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oscar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Windtalker is defending well for now.
Windtalker lands a left hand.
Windtalker utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Windtalker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Windtalker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oscar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Windtalker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Windtalker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oscar sprawls well. Oscar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Windtalker gets slowly back to his feet.
Oscar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Oscar lands in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oscar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Windtalker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Windtalker is on top in guard.
Oscar wriggles free and stands up.
Windtalker closes the distance but Oscar moves to the side
and Oscar counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A right hand to the body from Windtalker.
Windtalker gets underhooks to prevent Oscar's takedown attempt.
Windtalker lands a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Windtalker can't break the clinch.
Windtalker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Oscar avoids it.
Windtalker lands an elbow inside.
Windtalker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Oscar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Windtalker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Oscar is keeping busy.
Oscar prevents Windtalker from breaking the clinch.
Oscar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Windtalker trying to stall but Oscar improves his position.
Windtalker is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Oscar has denied him.
Windtalker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Oscar lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Windtalker working hard to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Windtalker.
Oscar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Windtalker avoids it.
Windtalker is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Windtalker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Windtalker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Windtalker throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Oscar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Windtalker 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Raykwan Windtalker!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Raykwan Windtalker!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Raykwan Windtalker!
Raykwan Windtalker wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between tomas fonacier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asuma Dizazio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asuma Dizazio will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, tomas fonacier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Asuma Dizazio!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dizazio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dizazio throws a body punch but fonacier moves out of range.
fonacier avoids the body shot from Dizazio.
Dizazio tries to work over fonacier's front leg with a kick but fonacier checks it.
fonacier takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dizazio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dizazio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab-cross combination lands for Dizazio and sends fonacier crashing to the mat! Dizazio follows him down to the mat - fonacier regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
fonacier is rocked!
It looks like tomas fonacier has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dizazio with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
fonacier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dizazio seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. fonacier is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Asuma Dizazio!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yoshi Kamikaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jani Perkele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Yoshi Kamikaze has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshi Kamikaze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jani Perkele!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamikaze misses with a straight right.
Perkele throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kamikaze's waist but Kamikaze gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Perkele off to one side.
Kamikaze misses with a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kamikaze lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Perkele has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Perkele and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A punch combination from Kamikaze misses.
Kamikaze tries a head kick but it misses.
Kamikaze cracks Perkele with an open hand slap.
Kamikaze misses with a series of wild punches.
Perkele shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kamikaze defends it nicely.
Perkele darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kamikaze is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamikaze is trying to control but Perkele manages to pass to mount!
Kamikaze is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Perkele has control of Kamikaze's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kamikaze regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kamikaze keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kamikaze is working hard here to advance position.
Kamikaze defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Perkele.
Kamikaze is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkele is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kamikaze can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kamikaze is trying to escape the mount.
Perkele working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kamikaze has given up his back.
Kamikaze has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamikaze breaks Perkele's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkele working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kamikaze.
Kamikaze tries to free his leg and advance position but Perkele is retaining full guard.
Perkele is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kamikaze defends well.
Perkele looks gassed!
Kamikaze looking to pass the guard.
Kamikaze wants to control from the top but Perkele keeps moving.
Perkele controls Kamikaze momentarily but Kamikaze frees himself.
Perkele looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kamikaze passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkele has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kamikaze is working away from the top position though.
Kamikaze is keen to just control but Perkele is a slippery customer.
Kamikaze wants to pass to mount but Perkele is defending the position.
Perkele is staying active underneath Kamikaze, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kamikaze not doing much here.
Kamikaze is looking to take a break and control but Perkele is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Perkele looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Perkele will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jani Perkele dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kamikaze scores with a jab.
Perkele checks a low kick from Kamikaze.
Kamikaze swings for the body but Perkele moves out of range.
Kamikaze looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kamikaze scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Perkele takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kamikaze attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kamikaze lands a nice hook to Perkele's body. Perkele takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kamikaze throws a nice outside leg kick.
Perkele is breathing heavily.
Kamikaze misses with a straight left.
Perkele throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kamikaze's waist but Kamikaze gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Perkele off to one side.
Danga de danga de dang - Kamikaze scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Jani Perkele has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamikaze lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Perkele circles away quickly and effectively.
Kamikaze lands a with a good body shot.
A combination from Kamikaze does no damage.
Kamikaze misses with a low kick.
Kamikaze walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Perkele checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Perkele blocks a head kick by Kamikaze.
Kamikaze misses with the combination.
Perkele blocks a low kick nicely.
Yoshi Kamikaze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamikaze pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Kamikaze as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Perkele shoots in and bounces Kamikaze off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kamikaze looking for a sweep. Not yet Kamikaze, not yet.
Kamikaze is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kamikaze tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Perkele 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.
Kamikaze seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Perkele 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.
Kamikaze is trying to control the position but Perkele postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkele pushes down on Kamikaze's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Perkele is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Perkele prevents Kamikaze from improving his position.
Kamikaze gets full guard.
Perkele drops back looking for a leg! Kamikaze is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kamikaze manages to kick Perkele off! Perkele jumps back into Kamikaze's guard.
Kamikaze trying to keep a closed guard but Perkele is proving a slippery customer.
Perkele preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Perkele checks the leg kick.
Perkele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Kamikaze as he connects with a hook.
Kamikaze throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yoshi Kamikaze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Perkele.
Kamikaze misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kamikaze lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Perkele has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Perkele and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Perkele has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Kamikaze dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jani Perkele's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Perkele takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kamikaze pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamikaze throws a head kick but Perkele moves out of range.
Kamikaze throws a right and a left that Perkele avoids nicely.
Perkele shoots for a takedown but Kamikaze saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Perkele.
Perkele checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamikaze feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Perkele's calf.
Perkele takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kamikaze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamikaze jabs Perkele right on the nose. Perkele blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kamikaze.
Perkele avoids the head kick by Kamikaze.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Perkele.
Kamikaze tries to buck Perkele off but Perkele is having none of it.
Perkele goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kamikaze rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Perkele's guard! Nice work there by Kamikaze!
Kamikaze decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Perkele, up you get!
Kamikaze lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yoshi Kamikaze is winning the standup battle so far.
Kamikaze throws a hook but Perkele blocks it.
Perkele slips a straight right by Kamikaze.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamikaze lands a really nice looking cross but Perkele seems unphased.
Kamikaze lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kamikaze does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kamikaze swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Perkele slips under a jab from Kamikaze.
Yoshi Kamikaze is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kamikaze tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perkele looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kamikaze!
Kamikaze working to try and regain half guard.
Perkele is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kamikaze has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Perkele looking to secure an arm triangle but Kamikaze defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamikaze keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Perkele looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Perkele looking to secure an arm triangle but Kamikaze defends it well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kamikaze manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Perkele prevents Kamikaze from improving his position.
Perkele is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kamikaze wants to get back to full guard.
Kamikaze controlling the position for now.
Kamikaze trying to control here.
Perkele is working for a submission of some sort.
Kamikaze is defending against the submission attempts here by Perkele.
Kamikaze is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshi Kamikaze showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kamikaze 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Yoshi Kamikaze!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Yoshi Kamikaze!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Yoshi Kamikaze!
Yoshi Kamikaze wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roland McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Milan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roland McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, George Milan!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McGregor takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McGregor lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McGregor avoids the body shot from Milan.
McGregor moves out of range of the leg kick from Milan.
McGregor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Milan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Milan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Milan throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from McGregor misses its intended target.
Milan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab, jab by McGregor - just one landing.
McGregor throws out a powerful jab.
McGregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Milan.
McGregor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McGregor fails to land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McGregor connects with a body shot.
McGregor connects with a crisp jab.
Milan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGregor is fending him off so far but Milan persists. Nope, McGregor circles away and we're back to standing.
McGregor takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Milan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McGregor leaves Milan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Roland McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Milan.
McGregor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Milan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McGregor is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Milan is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ground and pound from Milan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
An elbow from Milan crashes against the mat.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McGregor gets back to half guard.
McGregor is trying to stand back up but Milan is controlling him
McGregor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McGregor is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Milan has McGregor pressed against the cage, preventing McGregor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Milan tries to work over McGregor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Milan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Milan is looking to control McGregor's arms but McGregor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Milan has his back to the cage.
McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Milan moves forwards but McGregor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McGregor throws a good cross that connects.
Milan closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGregor circles away.
Milan looks gassed!
McGregor connects with the punch.
Roland McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor scores with a shot to the body.
McGregor looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor drops an elbow to the side of Milan's head.
McGregor wants to pass to mount but Milan is defending the position.
McGregor stands up and beckons Milan to join him on the feet.
Milan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McGregor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
McGregor lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McGregor works Milan's body with a nice hook.
Milan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good exchange - McGregor coming out on top.
McGregor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McGregor lands a right hook to the body.
McGregor lands a with a good body shot.
Milan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGregor jabs at Milan's body.
McGregor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice straight punches there by McGregor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGregor.
McGregor scores with a one two! Milan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McGregor is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Milan's half guard.
McGregor escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor throws a good cross that connects.
Milan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGregor scores with a decent looking hook.
Milan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McGregor.
Milan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Milan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGregor to score with a decent uppercut.
McGregor shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McGregor showed some decent athleticism there.
McGregor looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Milan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McGregor stands up and beckons Milan to join him on the feet.
Milan throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McGregor scores with a jab to the body.
McGregor lands a head shot.
McGregor shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Milan's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by McGregor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGregor.
A jab from McGregor finds it's way through Milan's defenses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGregor.
Milan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McGregor scores with a jab to the body.
Milan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGregor cracks a nice hook into Milan's ribs.
Milan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Milan walks into a left hand.
McGregor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McGregor lands a jab.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Milan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGregor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Milan looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGregor is one step ahead there.
McGregor lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGregor scoring with punches to the head and body.
McGregor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roland McGregor dominated that round.
That's time! McGregor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McGregor displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McGregor scores with a decent looking hook.
McGregor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGregor connects with a body shot.
McGregor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McGregor.
A left lands for McGregor.
Nice body punch from McGregor.
Milan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McGregor is trying to break free.
Milan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Milan struggles to land a body shot inside as McGregor controls his hands.
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Milan.
Milan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Milan walks into a straight right hand from McGregor.
George Milan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregor throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Milan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice cross by McGregor.
McGregor stuns Milan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McGregor scores with a jab.
McGregor connects with a single shot there.
Roland McGregor is winning the standup battle so far.
McGregor lands with a hook. Milan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Milan is breathing heavily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGregor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Milan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGregor throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McGregor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McGregor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGregor connects with a body shot.
Milan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McGregor.
McGregor dips to his left and cracks Milan with an uppercut!
McGregor lands a nice hook to Milan's body. Milan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGregor lands an overhand right.
McGregor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Milan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGregor finds it's way round the side to connect with Milan's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Milan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McGregor scores with a one two! Milan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McGregor lands a head shot.
Milan walks into a straight right hand from McGregor.
A jab lands there for McGregor.
Jab by McGregor.
Milan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McGregor.
McGregor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Milan drops his hands momentarily and McGregor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for McGregor. That snapped Milan's head back.
McGregor scores with a body shot.
McGregor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Milan's head.
Milan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Milan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Milan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McGregor scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as McGregor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Milan doesn't seem phased though.
McGregor lands a nice shot to the body.
McGregor darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGregor frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McGregor with good strikes from the mount here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGregor scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McGregor with shots to the head and body - Milan looks very uncomfortable down there.
McGregor with a couple of short strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Milan can do anything to dispel that myth.
McGregor looking to finish Milan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Milan!
Milan is rocked!
McGregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Milan can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Milan is still in real trouble! Can McGregor finish him?
McGregor with the ground and pound from mount.
Milan working to try and regain half guard.
Milan seems to have recovered his senses.
McGregor is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Milan is surviving well by controlling McGregor's body position as best he can.
McGregor lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Milan hang on?
McGregor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Milan is looking to get to half guard.
McGregor working away from the top, dropping strikes.
McGregor scoring with strikes but Milan is staying in there.
McGregor avoids the attempt from Milan to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
McGregor fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
McGregor wants to control the pace but Milan is squirming around nicely.
McGregor is in the full mount, landing strikes.
McGregor lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
McGregor lands a big shot there that rocks Milan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Milan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
McGregor is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Milan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Milan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McGregor cracks Milan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGregor wants to control the pace but Milan is squirming around nicely.
McGregor working Milan over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roland McGregor dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
McGregor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McGregor lands a right hook to the body.
Milan shoots in for a takedown but McGregor shows good takedown defense.
Milan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McGregor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McGregor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McGregor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Milan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGregor works the jab nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McGregor!
Milan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McGregor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good exchange - McGregor coming out on top.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGregor, as that shot connected.
McGregor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Milan on the side of the head.
McGregor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McGregor.
McGregor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Milan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McGregor is working the combinations to good effect here.
Milan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGregor lands a nice shot to the body.
McGregor tests Milan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGregor shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Milan to get to his feet.
Milan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McGregor scores with a takedown into Milan's guard.
McGregor connects with a couple of short punches.
McGregor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McGregor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McGregor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McGregor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Milan 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.
McGregor slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Milan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McGregor!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor avoids a series of strikes thrown by Milan.
Milan trying to control but McGregor is having none of it.
McGregor bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
McGregor stands up and waves to Milan to follow him.
McGregor avoids the head kick by Milan.
Milan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McGregor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGregor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGregor lunges at Milan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Milan's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGregor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot by McGregor.
McGregor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Milan's head backwards.
McGregor thuds his right hand into Milan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McGregor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGregor's corner calls for a 1-2. McGregor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Milan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McGregor throws a combination. Milan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Milan takes one to the chin there.
McGregor lands a really nice looking cross but Milan seems unphased.
McGregor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McGregor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Milan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Milan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McGregor scores with a nice head shot.
McGregor scores with a three punch combo!
Milan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGregor to score with a decent uppercut.
McGregor throws a series of strikes that have Milan backpedaling.
McGregor fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Milan sprawls well initially but McGregor persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Roland McGregor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Milan flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Milan wants to improve his position but McGregor is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from McGregor there.
McGregor decides to stand and escape the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McGregor lands a nice looking body shot.
McGregor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McGregor connects with a looping right hand.
Milan throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
Danga de danga de dang - McGregor scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheers as McGregor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Milan doesn't seem phased though.
McGregor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Milan on the side of the head.
McGregor lands a nice looking body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Milan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McGregor lands a jab to Milan's midsection.
McGregor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McGregor catches Milan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
George Milan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roland McGregor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGregor lands a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roland McGregor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGregor, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Roland McGregor!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Roland McGregor!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Roland McGregor!
Roland McGregor wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fokk Yu Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Mulinaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fokk Yu Long!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Antonio Mulinaro!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mulinaro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Antonio Mulinaro has been cut.
Long misses with a double jab.
Mulinaro doesn't manage to clinch there - Long circles away.
Mulinaro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Long throws a body punch but Mulinaro moves out of range.
Mulinaro tries to clinch but Long is having none of it.
Mulinaro misses with a double jab.
Long avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mulinaro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Long to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Mulinaro.
Nice shot lands for Long.
Mulinaro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Long connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Long blocks a head kick by Mulinaro.
Long throws an overhand right that has Mulinaro reeling! Long follows up with more punches and Mulinaro is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fokk Yu Long!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Yrttiseppa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boats Hoes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yrttiseppa comes to the cage accompanied by Finnish tango - Kohtalon tango. Jaakko Yrttiseppa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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290 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jaakko Yrttiseppa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Boats Hoes!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yrttiseppa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hoes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoes clobbers Yrttiseppa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Jaakko Yrttiseppa has been cut.
Hoes throws a shot from downtown. Yrttiseppa moves away and avoids it.
Hoes slips a straight right by Yrttiseppa.
A slow jab from Hoes misses its intended target.
Yrttiseppa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yrttiseppa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hoes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hoes lands an upkick as Yrttiseppa stands over him.
Hoes throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hoes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yrttiseppa works over Hoes with some ground and pound from guard.
Yrttiseppa advances position into side control!
Hoes is working to avoid the ground and pound but Yrttiseppa connects with a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoes is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Yrttiseppa is looking to take a break and control but Hoes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hoes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yrttiseppa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yrttiseppa connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hoes some visible discomfort.
Hoes on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hoes wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yrttiseppa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yrttiseppa is putting a hurting on Hoes here, landing some big shots from side control.
Yrttiseppa working the body and head with strikes.
Yrttiseppa scores with punches from side control.
Hoes is rocked!
Hoes looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoes is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd goes nuts as Yrttiseppa knocks Hoes out cold with a massive hammerfist! Yrttiseppa Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jaakko Yrttiseppa!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shingo Takeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rick James could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shingo Takeda's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rick James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shingo Takeda!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Takeda as he avoids it easily.
James looks for a takedown but Takeda sprawls well.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
James shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James shoots for a double leg takedown but Takeda sprawls well. He's pushed James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
James fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Takeda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeda leaves James with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
James shoots in for a takedown but Takeda shows good takedown defense.
Takeda stuffs the takedown attempt from James. James gets slowly back to his feet.
James tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Takeda swivels and escapes.
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Takeda as he avoids it easily.
Takeda moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeda lands a shot to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Takeda digs a right hand underneath James's ribcage. James let out a lung full of air as it connected.
James is breathing heavily.
James has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Takeda avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Takeda works on James's body with a couple of short punches.
Takeda holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Takeda lands on the inside with an uppercut.
James tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Takeda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Takeda lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Rick James has been cut.
Takeda connects with a knee to the head.
Takeda crunches a lovely knee into James's ribcage.
Takeda taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Takeda crunches a lovely knee into James's ribcage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Takeda as the two fighters clinch.
Takeda landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Takeda stalls.
Takeda utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Takeda lands a body shot in the clinch.
James takes a knee to the side of the body.
Takeda lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt James or not.
Nice body punch from Takeda.
Takeda scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Takeda.
Takeda digs a right hand into James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on James's gas tank.
Takeda scores a nice knee to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Takeda.
Takeda putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has James in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Takeda slowing the pace effectively.
Takeda unloads a knee to the mid-section. James lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Takeda slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takeda.
Takeda landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Takeda.
A hook to the body from Takeda.
Takeda lands a nice shot to the body.
James takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takeda lands a body punch in the clinch.
Takeda scores with a knee to the head.
Takeda is leaning against James and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Takeda lands a good knee to the midsection. James won't want to take too many of those.
Takeda digs a right hand underneath James's ribcage. James let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Takeda obliges.
Takeda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Takeda scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Takeda.
James fails to pull guard.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Takeda takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Takeda digs a right hand underneath James's ribcage. James let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeda pushes James back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Takeda stalling.
Takeda cracks James with a nice body shot.
Takeda leaning his opponent against the cage.
A knee to the head by Takeda.
James has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Takeda regains guard immediately.
Takeda lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for James!
James is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James is trying desperately to improve position.
James avoids a series of strikes thrown by Takeda.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shingo Takeda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rick James's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
James shoots for a takedown but Takeda saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Takeda sprawls well. Takeda wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Takeda is trying to defend but James finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James trying to control from half guard but Takeda is working away.
Takeda trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
James wants to work for an arm triangle but Takeda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
James blocks the strikes from Takeda.
James is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takeda is just riding it out for now. James eventually gives up the hold.
Takeda regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Takeda tries to strike from the bottom.
Takeda wants to get back to his feet but James is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeda looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there.
James trying to control but Takeda is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
James tries for a takedown but Takeda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Takeda slaps away a takedown attempt from James, before circling back to the center of the mat.
James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Takeda sprawls well. Takeda wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four 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.
James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Takeda sprawls well. Takeda wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet.
Takeda clinches up against the cage.
Takeda scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Takeda.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A right hook to the body lands for Takeda.
Takeda lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shingo Takeda seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Takeda lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takeda unloads a knee to the mid-section. James lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Takeda landing knees to the body.
Takeda scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takeda leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shingo Takeda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rick James's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Takeda has managed to clinch.
Takeda crunches a lovely knee into James's ribcage.
Takeda lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takeda lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Takeda.
James is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Takeda scores with a hook to the body.
Takeda scores with a hook to the body.
Takeda using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Takeda will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning James up against the cage.
Takeda lands a shot to the body.
Takeda landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Takeda lands a knee to the head.
Takeda lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takeda.
Takeda lands a shot to the body.
Takeda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takeda has James pushed against the cage.
Takeda lands a knee to the head.
Takeda lands a knee to the body.
Takeda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Takeda - that landed with a thud.
James letting Takeda take a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeda crunches a lovely knee into James's ribcage.
Takeda scores a nice knee to the body.
Good body shot from Takeda.
Takeda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Takeda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Takeda takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Takeda lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
James tries for a takedown but Takeda manages to get underhooks.
Takeda landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Takeda trying to stall but James improves his position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takeda.
Takeda misses with an elbow strike.
James goes for a takedown attempt but Takeda pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Takeda. No joy for James on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
James shoots for a double leg takedown but Takeda sprawls well. He's pushed James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Takeda's waist but Takeda gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James off to one side.
James tries to keep at a distance but Takeda has taken the fight into the clinch.
Takeda landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Takeda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Takeda putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has James in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Takeda landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A right hand to the body from Takeda.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takeda.
Good body shot from Takeda.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Takeda takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Takeda scores with a knee to the head.
Takeda stops a takedown attempt from James.
James being controlled against the cage.
James tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Takeda smiles and moves away.
Rick James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James has a takedown stuffed.
Takeda takes the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Takeda gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Takeda - that landed with a thud.
Takeda digs a right hand underneath James's ribcage. James let out a lung full of air as it connected.
James gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Takeda is staying active underneath James, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Takeda slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
James looking to pass the guard.
Takeda manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
James tries to reverse the position but Takeda maintains control.
Shingo Takeda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Takeda controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shingo Takeda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Takeda winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight for Shingo Takeda!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Shingo Takeda!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Shingo Takeda!
Shingo Takeda wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Janu Haperenu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sinister Miro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miro comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Overdose kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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205 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple 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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Janu Haperenu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sinister Miro!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haperenu.
Miro tries to close the distance and clinch but Haperenu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Haperenu fails with a takedown attempt.
Haperenu shoots in for a double leg but Miro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Haperenu shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janu Haperenu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haperenu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miro wants to get back to his feet.
Miro can't do much from the bottom here.
Haperenu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Haperenu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Haperenu goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Miro has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Haperenu but great work by Miro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miro tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Haperenu tries to buck Miro off but Miro is having none of it.
Haperenu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Miro off and has taken his back!
Miro is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Haperenu gets his way!
Miro defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Haperenu is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miro is having to fend off submission attempts from Haperenu, who is looking to sink in the choke. Haperenu doesn't have the hooks in though and Miro manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Haperenu had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Miro is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Haperenu Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Miro's back instead.
Miro wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haperenu is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Miro knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Miro for a finish.
Miro preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Haperenu.
Haperenu working for the choke.
Haperenu looking for the choke from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haperenu has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I really don't envy Miro right now.
Haperenu has got his arm under Miro's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Miro has spun round into Haperenu's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Miro would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Haperenu looking for subs off his back but Miro has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janu Haperenu dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Miro gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Haperenu to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Haperenu drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Miro dives on top into guard.
Miro trying to control but Haperenu is working from the bottom.
Haperenu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Miro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Haperenu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Haperenu is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haperenu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Miro defends it well.
Haperenu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Miro is just riding it out for now. Haperenu eventually gives up the hold.
Haperenu is looking for a kimura but Miro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Haperenu to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Haperenu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Haperenu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Miro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Haperenu.
Haperenu wants to work for an arm triangle but Miro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haperenu is looking to advance position but Miro won't allow it.
Miro makes his way to full guard, as Haperenu worked for a kimura.
Haperenu is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Miro is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Miro has escaped and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Miro wants to control from the top but Haperenu keeps moving.
Haperenu has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Miro is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Haperenu.
Haperenu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Miro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miro tries to move into full mount but can't pass Haperenu's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janu Haperenu dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Haperenu blocks a jab.
Haperenu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Miro was covering up waiting for the punch and Haperenu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Haperenu looking to pass the guard.
Haperenu drops back looking for a leg! Miro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Miro manages to kick Haperenu off! Haperenu jumps back into Miro's guard.
Haperenu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Miro manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Haperenu has Miro in his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haperenu had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Miro is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Haperenu Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Miro's back instead.
Haperenu is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Miro is defending well though. Haperenu let's go of the attempt for now.
Haperenu is not going to allow Miro to sit and survive in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Haperenu patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Miro holding both Haperenu 's hands and preventing any damage.
Haperenu looking to break Miro's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Miro remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Haperenu will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Haperenu working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Janu Haperenu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Haperenu working for a choke but Miro is defending well.
Haperenu looking for the choke but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haperenu has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Haperenu is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Haperenu goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Miro escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Haperenu actively working from the bottom here.
Miro trying to control from half guard but Haperenu is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haperenu is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Miro is tapping! Great win for Haperenu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Janu Haperenu!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pekko Persvako (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clint Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Persvako comes to the cage accompanied by In Flames - Crawl through knives. Fredriksson has chosen Ennio Morricone - The good, the bad and the ugly as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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178 lbs
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176 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekko Persvako!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Clint Fredriksson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Fredriksson with that takedown attempt.
Fredriksson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fredriksson throws a looping overhand right but Persvako ducks down to avoid it.
Fredriksson takes a swing at Persvako's ribcage but misses.
Fredriksson connects with a right hand. Persvako shakes it off.
Fredriksson scores with a jab.
Persvako lands a head shot.
Persvako with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fredriksson throws a looping overhand right but Persvako ducks down to avoid it.
Persvako misses with an uppercut. Fredriksson saw that one coming.
Fredriksson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Persvako did well to prevent Fredriksson getting side control.
Persvako is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Fredriksson pulls his head out easily.
Fredriksson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fredriksson avoids the attempt from Persvako to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Persvako taking shots to the head.
Persvako regains half guard.
Persvako is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Persvako moves into full guard.
Persvako will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Persvako is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Persvako looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fredriksson is one step ahead there.
Persvako trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Persvako tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Persvako keeping moving, preventing Fredriksson from controlling successfully.
Persvako throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Persvako might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fredriksson throws a strike but Persvako rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Persvako trying to control the position from guard on top but Fredriksson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Persvako scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fredriksson wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fredriksson is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Persvako throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Persvako had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Fredriksson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Persvako Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Fredriksson's back instead.
Persvako wants to control but Fredriksson manages to buck him off and is now in Persvako's guard! Nice work there by Fredriksson!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Persvako is trying to control the position but Fredriksson postures up.
Fredriksson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fredriksson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Persvako looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fredriksson is one step ahead there.
Fredriksson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Persvako misses the shot to the body.
Fredriksson throws a jab when Persvako was well out of range.
Persvako needs to keep his hands up - Fredriksson had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Fredriksson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fredriksson misses with a body shot.
Fredriksson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Persvako counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Fredriksson misses
so Persvako counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Persvako trying to control the position from guard on top but Fredriksson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Persvako lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Persvako trying to control the position from guard on top but Fredriksson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Persvako thows a big elbow that misses.
Persvako won't allow Fredriksson to sweep him here.
Persvako slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Fredriksson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson is looking to improve his position.
Persvako not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Persvako is trying to control. Fredriksson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Persvako gets a takedown into half guard.
Persvako has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fredriksson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Persvako is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ground and pound from Persvako.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Persvako is working away from the top position though.
Persvako wants to take a breather but Fredriksson is having none of it.
Fredriksson trying to control from the bottom.
Persvako thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fredriksson is looking for a sweep. Persvako is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fredriksson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Persvako moves away.
Persvako misses with a looping right.
A lazy left from Fredriksson finds it's target.
Nice defenses there by Persvako.
Persvako steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson shoots in and drives through. Persvako sprawls well.
Persvako shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson is looking to get to half guard.
Persvako trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Persvako lands a nice shot to the head.
Pekko Persvako overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fredriksson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fredriksson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Persvako is landing with some decent strikes but Fredriksson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Persvako lands a big elbow.
Persvako fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson is looking to improve his position but Persvako isn't that keen on the idea.
Persvako lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Persvako is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fredriksson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fredriksson is working to get back to half guard.
Fredriksson regains half guard.
Persvako wants to control but Fredriksson is keeping him busy.
Fredriksson wants to improve his position but Persvako is controlling well.
Persvako working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekko Persvako dominated that second round.
That's time! Persvako's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Fredriksson misses with a takedown attempt - Persvako sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Persvako there.
Fredriksson tries to move into range but Persvako moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Persvako shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Persvako showed some decent athleticism there.
Persvako prevents Fredriksson from improving his position.
Persvako winds up and cracks Fredriksson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Persvako takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fredriksson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Persvako advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Persvako trying to control the position but Fredriksson is working away.
Persvako is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fredriksson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Persvako working the head and body with strikes.
The strikes coming from Persvako are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fredriksson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Persvako wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Persvako working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Fredriksson is looking to reverse the position.
Persvako is trying to get an arm triangle but Fredriksson is defending well.
Fredriksson is trying to get back to half guard.
Fredriksson regains half guard.
Fredriksson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Persvako's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Persvako's back!
Persvako is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson throwing wild punches that miss their target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Persvako trying to control the hands but Fredriksson breaks the grip.
Fredriksson gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Persvako tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fredriksson misses with a head shot.
Fredriksson cracks Persvako with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Persvako is desperately trying to improve his position but Fredriksson has a good base and remains in mount.
Fredriksson avoids the attempt from Persvako to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Persvako regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Persvako is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Fredriksson pulls his head out easily.
Fredriksson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Persvako keeps working.
Persvako moves into full guard.
Fredriksson throws a big right hand that misses.
Fredriksson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Persvako working for a triangle but Fredriksson defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pekko Persvako showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Persvako 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Pekko Persvako!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Pekko Persvako!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Pekko Persvako!
Pekko Persvako wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Esko Morko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Enqvist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morko kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Sound Of Thunder. Enqvist has chosen Powerglove - Storm Eagle as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Esko Morko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lars Enqvist!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Enqvist misses.
The fighters circling - Enqvist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Lars Enqvist has been cut.
Morko throws a sloppy head kick and Enqvist moves out of range easily.
Morko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Morko throws a head kick but Enqvist moves out of range.
Enqvist avoids the head kick by Morko.
Enqvist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Enqvist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Enqvist thows a body shot but no joy.
Morko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Enqvist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Enqvist moves out of range of the leg kick from Morko.
Enqvist throws a jab but it's blocked by Morko.
Morko drives through and clinches with Enqvist against the cage.
Morko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Enqvist's face.
Enqvist tries to score a body lock takedown but Morko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Morko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enqvist can't get the takedown.
Morko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Enqvist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Enqvist lands a nice shot to the body.
Enqvist tries a body shot but Morko blocks it.
Enqvist on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morko crunches a lovely knee into Enqvist's ribcage.
Enqvist wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Enqvist.
Morko presses Enqvist against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Enqvist looks gassed!
Morko scores a nice knee to the body.
Morko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Enqvist fails to land.
Morko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Morko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Enqvist in a tight clinch and is doing some damage 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!
Morko is working Enqvist over against the cage.
Morko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Morko.
Morko lands a knee to the head.
Morko lands a good knee to the midsection. Enqvist won't want to take too many of those.
Morko prevents a body shot from Enqvist.
Morko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Morko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Morko landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Morko obliges.
Morko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Morko leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morko working Enqvist over with knees to the body.
Enqvist wants to break free but Morko has control.
Enqvist scores with a hook to the body.
Morko scores with a knee to the head.
Morko crunches a lovely knee into Enqvist's ribcage.
Morko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Enqvist's face.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Enqvist.
Morko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Enqvist misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morko controlling the action here for a moment.
Enqvist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morko scores with a knee to the head.
Morko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Enqvist avoids it.
Enqvist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Enqvist has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Morko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Esko Morko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Enqvist.
Enqvist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Enqvist takes a knee right on the jaw!
Morko scores with a knee to the head.
Enqvist takes a knee right on the jaw!
Morko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Enqvist takes a knee to the side of the body.
Enqvist misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Enqvist working aggressively here.
Enqvist misses with a body punch.
Morko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Enqvist has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Enqvist lands a body shot in the clinch.
Enqvist throws a punch but it's blocked by Morko.
Enqvist pushes Morko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Enqvist or not.
Morko blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Enqvist.
Morko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Enqvist's face.
Morko landing knees to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Enqvist.
Enqvist looking for a takedown.
Morko with a knee to the head.
Enqvist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Enqvist lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Enqvist lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morko backwards.
Morko working Enqvist over with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Enqvist.
Morko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Enqvist.
Morko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Enqvist lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Morko or not.
Enqvist tries to work over Morko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morko lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Enqvist tries to throw a body punch but Morko avoids it by throwing Enqvist back against the cage.
Morko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Morko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Morko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Enqvist has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good body shot from Enqvist.
Morko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Morko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Enqvist misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morko prevents the takedown attempt.
Morko looking to throw knees to the head but Enqvist is blocking nicely.
Morko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Enqvist blocks it with crossed arms.
Morko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Enqvist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Enqvist.
Enqvist throws a head punch that misses.
Morko taking a breather.
Enqvist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Enqvist lands a nice shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Enqvist connects with the punch.
Morko takes one to the side of the head.
Enqvist showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esko Morko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lars Enqvist's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Enqvist looks to score with a jab to the body but Morko is just out of range.
Enqvist is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Morko rather than just go for the knockout.
Enqvist lands a nice shot to the body.
Enqvist misses with a series of wild punches.
Enqvist loads up on a big right hand but Morko slips the punch.
Morko throws a hook but Enqvist avoids it easily.
Morko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Enqvist throws a jab when Morko was well out of range.
Morko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Morko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Enqvist misses with a body shot.
Enqvist lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morko circles away quickly and effectively.
Enqvist is breathing heavily.
Morko connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morko throws a head kick that Enqvist semi-blocks.
Morko has closed the distance and engaged Enqvist in a clinch.
Enqvist tries to pull guard but Morko holds him up against the cage and eventually Enqvist drops back down to his feet.
Enqvist has Morko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Morko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Enqvist lands a shoulder strike.
Enqvist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Morko.
Enqvist takes a knee right on the jaw!
Morko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Esko Morko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Morko working Enqvist over with knees to the body.
Morko landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Morko.
Morko lands a nice knee to the body.
Enqvist takes a knee right on the jaw!
Morko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Enqvist misses with a punch on the inside.
Morko stops a takedown attempt from Enqvist.
Esko Morko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Enqvist.
Enqvist tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Morko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short right from Morko on the inside.
Morko lands a good knee to the midsection. Enqvist won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morko lands a knee to the body.
Morko is looking to control Enqvist's arms but Enqvist gets an underhook and turns him. Now Morko has his back to the cage.
Enqvist wants a takedown.
Enqvist blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Enqvist takes a knee right on the jaw!
Enqvist lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Morko displaying some good clinch control by pressing Enqvist up against the cage.
Morko prevents Enqvist from breaking the clinch.
Enqvist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morko has Enqvist pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Enqvist - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morko tries a knee to the head but Enqvist blocks it.
Enqvist lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Enqvist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Enqvist struggles to land a body shot inside as Morko controls his hands.
Morko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Enqvist is defending well for now.
Enqvist pushes Morko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Morko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Enqvist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Enqvist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morko takes a shot to the head.
Morko trying to control the position but instead, Enqvist has worked for underhooks and has pushed Morko into the cage.
Morko misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enqvist is trying to drag Morko to the mat but Morko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Enqvist has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Morko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Morko blocks an uppercut.
Morko lands a good knee to the midsection. Enqvist won't want to take too many of those.
Morko stalling against the cage.
Morko scores a nice knee to the body.
Enqvist can't get the takedown.
Morko looking to throw knees to the head but Enqvist is blocking nicely.
Enqvist fails to pull guard.
Enqvist wants a takedown.
Morko leaning against his opponent.
Enqvist stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Morko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Morko looking to slow down the pace here.
Enqvist lands a body shot in the clinch.
Morko lands a knee to the head.
Enqvist looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Enqvist throws a punch but it's blocked by Morko.
Enqvist misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Morko.
Enqvist jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Morko walks away with a smile on his face. Enqvist gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Morko throws a shot from downtown. Enqvist moves away and avoids it.
Enqvist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morko moves away.
Morko clinches with his opponent.
Enqvist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morko prevents a body shot from Enqvist.
Morko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Morko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Enqvist blocks it with crossed arms.
Enqvist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Enqvist working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Enqvist.
Enqvist working aggressively here.
Enqvist lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Morko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Enqvist tries for a takedown but Morko manages to get underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Morko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Enqvist's face.
Enqvist wants to break the clinch but can't.
Morko scores a nice knee to the body.
Enqvist lands with a light punch inside.
Morko landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esko Morko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lars Enqvist's cut.
That's time! Morko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Morko moves into the clinch.
Morko stalling against the cage.
Enqvist on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morko is trying to stall.
Enqvist scores with a hook to the body.
Enqvist swings wildly with an uppercut but Morko uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Enqvist as the two fighters clinch.
Enqvist working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Enqvist.
A short right from Enqvist on the inside.
Morko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Enqvist.
Enqvist has Morko pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Enqvist pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Morko tumbling to the mat - Enqvist dives into Morko's guard.
Enqvist advances position into side control!
Enqvist wants to control but Morko is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morko is trying to control Enqvist's posture but Enqvist avoids it.
Enqvist throws an elbow but Morko slips to the side and avoids it well.
Enqvist tries to score with some ground and pound. Morko controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Morko gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Morko manages to get to full guard.
Enqvist keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Morko's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Morko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Enqvist throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Enqvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Morko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Enqvist slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Morko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Morko.
Morko lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A slow jab from Enqvist misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enqvist misses with a body shot.
Enqvist scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Enqvist misses with an uppercut.
Morko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Enqvist swats away the attempt to clinch by Morko.
Morko throws a nice inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Morko.
Morko misses the shot to the body.
Enqvist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Enqvist avoids the body shot from Morko.
Morko misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morko lands a head kick. Enqvist smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A slow jab from Morko misses its intended target.
Enqvist slips under a jab from Morko.
Enqvist lands a jab to the nose.
Enqvist looks to throw the jab but Morko is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Enqvist.
Enqvist misses with a looping right.
Good work by Enqvist as he checks the leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Morko.
Enqvist moves out of range of the strikes.
Morko misses with a wild body shot.
Morko connects with a right hand. Enqvist shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Lars Enqvist just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Lars Enqvist's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Morko throws a hook but Enqvist avoids it easily.
Enqvist misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Morko counters with a nice leg kick.
Morko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Enqvist.
Enqvist on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Enqvist throws a sloppy body shot
and Morko counters with a leg kick.
Morko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Enqvist's sensitive parts.
Morko lands a nice hook to Enqvist's body. Enqvist takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lars Enqvist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morko throws a wild body kick that Enqvist sees coming a mile off.
Morko goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morko throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Enqvist's head.
Some wild striking there from Enqvist.
Enqvist avoids the body shot from Morko.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Enqvist takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enqvist on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Esko Morko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Enqvist is rocked!
Crack! A monster head kick from Morko and Enqvist falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Morko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Esko Morko!
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