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Courage goes Shinjuku PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Yrttiseppa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexan Donk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Yrttiseppa might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Finnish tango - Kohtalon tango. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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291 lbs
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300 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jaakko Yrttiseppa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dexan Donk!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk lands a nice looking body shot.
Donk connects with a high kick.
It looks like Jaakko Yrttiseppa has been cut.
Dexan Donk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yrttiseppa is breathing heavily.
Donk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yrttiseppa. That did some damage!
Donk lands a nice looking body shot.
Yrttiseppa drops his hands momentarily and Donk takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Donk drops Yrttiseppa with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Yrttiseppa! Donk dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Dexan Donk!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shingo Takeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clint Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredriksson has chosen Ennio Morricone - The good, the bad and the ugly as his entrance music. Shingo Takeda has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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175 lbs
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176 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shingo Takeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Clint Fredriksson!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredriksson keeps the fight on the outside.
Fredriksson fails with a takedown attempt.
Takeda tries to clinch up but Fredriksson circles away and keeps his distance.
A slow jab from Fredriksson misses its intended target.
Fredriksson lands a right hook to the body.
Clint Fredriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fredriksson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takeda.
Takeda tries to clinch there but Fredriksson circles away.
Fredriksson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Takeda as he jumps to the side.
Fredriksson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takeda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredriksson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fredriksson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fredriksson is looking to pass Takeda's guard but actually Takeda recovers to full guard.
Fredriksson pushing down on Takeda's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson is pressing down on Takeda's thigh, looking to free his foot. Takeda is holding on for now.
Fredriksson drops an elbow to the side of Takeda's head.
Fredriksson lands strikes from half guard.
Fredriksson wants to pass to mount but Takeda is defending the position.
Takeda moves into full guard.
Takeda keeping full guard, as Fredriksson tries to pass.
Fredriksson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeda is looking to regain half guard here but Fredriksson keeps moving and retains side control.
Fredriksson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takeda keeps working.
Takeda prevents Fredriksson from improving position.
Takeda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fredriksson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Takeda is avoiding damage well.
Fredriksson prevents Takeda from escaping the position.
Fredriksson wants to control but Takeda is keeping him busy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fredriksson throws a shot from downtown. Takeda moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shingo Takeda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fredriksson scores with a jab to the body.
Fredriksson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fredriksson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Takeda as he jumps to the side.
Shingo Takeda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clint Fredriksson.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fredriksson.
Fredriksson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fredriksson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Takeda swivels and escapes.
Takeda takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fredriksson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Takeda takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeda moves out of range as Fredriksson strikes.
Fredriksson scores with a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fredriksson!
Takeda takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fredriksson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Takeda defends it nicely.
Takeda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fredriksson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fredriksson stands and throws Takeda's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Takeda is breathing heavily.
Takeda is not content to let Fredriksson control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Fredriksson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fredriksson throws a body punch but Takeda moves out of range.
Takeda slips under a jab from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Takeda wants to clinch.
Fredriksson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda tries to close the distance and clinch but Fredriksson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fredriksson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fredriksson digs a good body shot into Takeda's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fredriksson connects with a jab.
Fredriksson throws a right hand that Takeda ducks under and follows up with a left that Takeda also avoids with ease.
Shingo Takeda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fredriksson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Takeda manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fredriksson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fredriksson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fredriksson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Takeda works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Takeda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fredriksson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeda keeping full guard, as Fredriksson tries to pass.
Fredriksson is looking to advance position but Takeda has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson tries to lock up and control but Takeda gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fredriksson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fredriksson tries to reverse the position but Takeda maintains control.
Fredriksson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fredriksson tries to lock up and control but Takeda gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fredriksson working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson gets back to half guard.
Fredriksson gets back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takeda stopping the sweep attempt from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Takeda!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson wants to control the pace but Takeda is squirming around nicely.
Fredriksson with the ground and pound from mount.
Fredriksson cracks Takeda with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Fredriksson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Takeda can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fredriksson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fredriksson lands a big elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fredriksson working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Fredriksson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Fredriksson lands a head shot.
Fredriksson lands a with a good body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Fredriksson scores with a four punch combination!
Fredriksson throws a body punch but Takeda moves out of range.
Fredriksson shoots in but Takeda avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Takeda takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fredriksson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Takeda stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fredriksson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takeda at a distance.
Fredriksson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fredriksson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takeda.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson scores with a body shot.
Fredriksson swings for the body but Takeda moves out of range.
Fredriksson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fredriksson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takeda with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fredriksson to score with a decent uppercut.
Fredriksson swinging wilding here.
Fredriksson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fredriksson slows the pace down in half guard.
Fredriksson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Takeda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fredriksson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson uses his free foot to push down on Takeda's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Takeda.
Fredriksson controlling his opponent.
Fredriksson landing strikes from the mount.
Shingo Takeda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson lands with some strikes.
Fredriksson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Takeda defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson with shots to the head and body - Takeda looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fredriksson content just to control the position here.
Fredriksson with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeda taking shots to the head.
Clint Fredriksson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Takeda in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Takeda that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takeda taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Takeda that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fredriksson unloading with bombs!
Fredriksson lands with some strikes.
Takeda is rocked!
A nice elbow there by Fredriksson.
Oh Takeda is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Fredriksson! Takeda is hurt baaadly! Fredriksson is firing away with more strikes - Takeda is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Clint Fredriksson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuck Evans looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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172 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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170 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid 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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rick James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chuck Evans!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Evans avoids any damage from the ground and pound of James.
James thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
James looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James is trying to get an arm triangle but Evans is defending well.
James throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Evans wants to control but James postures up.
James 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.
James tries for a kimura but Evans is defending well.
James tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no James has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans manages to get back to half guard.
James tries to pass to full mount but Evans defends it.
James is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
James is breathing heavily.
James passes the guard and advances to mount!
Evans bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Evans trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James wants to sweep but no luck.
James working for a triangle but Evans defends it easily.
James keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
Evans makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Evans slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A big right from Evans misses.
James closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Evans to the mat! Evans manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
James wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Evans manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. James manages to get himself to full guard.
James trying to keep a closed guard but Evans is proving a slippery customer.
Evans passes James's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Evans looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James trying to control but Evans postures up.
James might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Evans stalling.
Evans trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
Evans controlling the action here.
James regains full guard. Nicely done.
James looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick James dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Evans scores a takedown into full mount!
James regains half guard.
Evans slows the pace down in half guard.
James is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
James is staying active underneath Evans, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Evans not doing much here.
James works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is looking for a triangle but Evans pushes his legs off easily.
James wants to sweep here but Evans controlling him for the moment.
James is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Evans is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
James is trying to keep Evans in close.
Evans trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Evans drops back looking for a leg! James is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and James manages to kick Evans off! Evans jumps back into James's guard.
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.
James working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Evans doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but James is tightening it up a little... Evans has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Evans reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Evans taps out! nice BJJ there by James!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rick James!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenichi Shirahama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jani Perkele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenichi Shirahama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jani Perkele!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perkele is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shirahama's half guard.
Shirahama is looking to control Perkele's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shirahama avoid being mounted?
Shirahama is looking to improve his position.
Perkele is trying to work for a kimura but Shirahama is defending well.
Perkele is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shirahama sees it coming and defends easily.
Shirahama slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Perkele drops back looking for a leg! Shirahama is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shirahama manages to kick Perkele off! Perkele jumps back into Shirahama's guard.
Shirahama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Perkele gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shirahama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirahama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shirahama holds on and takes a little breather.
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.
Shirahama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shirahama keeping full guard, as Perkele tries to pass.
Perkele drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shirahama dives on top into guard.
Perkele looks gassed!
Shirahama is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkele working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shirahama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shirahama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shirahama gets to his feet. Perkele looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Shirahama looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Perkele blocks a jab.
Shirahama misses the shot to the body.
Shirahama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Perkele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shirahama misses with the combination.
Perkele fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shirahama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkele throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shirahama's waist but Shirahama gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Perkele off to one side.
Shirahama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shirahama misses with the combination.
Shirahama misses with a wild body shot.
Shirahama swings for the body but Perkele moves out of range.
Shirahama swinging wilding here.
Perkele doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shirahama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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.
Shirahama swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A combination from Shirahama does no damage.
Shirahama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perkele was well out of range. Poor timing from Shirahama.
Kenichi Shirahama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shirahama throws a leg kick but Perkele sees it coming and moves out of range.
Perkele fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shirahama sprawls well initially but Perkele persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shirahama wants to improve his position but Perkele is controlling well.
Shirahama desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Perkele is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shirahama is just riding it out for now. Perkele eventually gives up the hold.
Perkele is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenichi Shirahama dominated that round.
That's time! Shirahama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shirahama dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Perkele. That did some damage!
A cross from Shirahama lands.
Shirahama misses with the combination.
Perkele shoots in for a takedown but Shirahama shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shirahama waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Perkele.
Perkele dodges the punch combination from Shirahama.
Shirahama misses with a few strikes there.
Shirahama misses with a wild combination.
Shirahama drops Perkele with a beautiful combination! Perkele stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Shirahama is looking for the KO!
It looks like Jani Perkele has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirahama digs a good hook to Perkele's body.
Perkele is breathing heavily.
Shirahama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shirahama.
Shirahama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Perkele moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shirahama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab lands there for Shirahama.
Perkele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shirahama.
Kenichi Shirahama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shirahama misses with a looping right.
Shirahama throws the left hand but Perkele avoids the punch easily.
Perkele chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shirahama can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkele takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Shirahama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shirahama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shirahama misses with a series of wild punches.
Shirahama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shirahama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shirahama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Perkele closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shirahama to the mat! Shirahama manages to get full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkele drops back looking for a leg! Shirahama is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shirahama manages to kick Perkele off! Perkele jumps back into Shirahama's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perkele wants to pass the guard but Shirahama is keeping the position.
Shirahama is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Perkele is aware though and is defending well.
Shirahama trying to control the position.
Perkele drops back looking for a leg! Shirahama is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shirahama manages to kick Perkele off! Perkele jumps back into Shirahama's guard.
Shirahama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Perkele drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shirahama dives on top into guard.
Shirahama passes Perkele's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shirahama decides to stand up.
Shirahama lands a head kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Perkele fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenichi Shirahama dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jani Perkele's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Shirahama feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Perkele's calf.
Shirahama misses with a low kick.
Perkele shoots for a takedown but Shirahama saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shirahama lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Perkele backs up against the cage.
Shirahama throws a lazy right hand but Perkele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Perkele changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shirahama looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Shirahama manages to work his way to half guard, despite Perkele's best efforts.
Shirahama has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Perkele is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shirahama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shirahama.
Perkele is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shirahama is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shirahama has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirahama stands and throws Perkele's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shirahama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kenichi Shirahama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Perkele is looking to reverse the position.
Shirahama working away.
Shirahama looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A control attempt from Perkele but he's now mounted!
Shirahama working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Perkele turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Shirahama off and cradles Perkele's limp body as Shirahama celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Kenichi Shirahama!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nuppu Lupaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freeman has chosen Men At Work - Land Down Under as his entrance music. Jonas Freeman will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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215 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Nuppu Lupaus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jonas Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Lupaus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lupaus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lupaus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Freeman's guard.
Freeman controlling Lupaus's posture.
Freeman wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lupaus is now in half guard.
Lupaus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Freeman gets back to full guard.
Lupaus wants to control from the top but Freeman keeps moving.
Freeman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Freeman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lupaus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Freeman working a defensive guard but Lupaus passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Freeman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Freeman controls Lupaus momentarily but Lupaus frees himself.
Lupaus stopping the sweep attempt from Freeman.
Lupaus gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lupaus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Freeman.
Freeman connects with a right hand. Lupaus shakes it off.
Freeman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lupaus closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Freeman did well to prevent Lupaus getting side control.
Freeman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lupaus.
Freeman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lupaus seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman is trying to stand.
Lupaus trying to control the action but Freeman is working from the bottom.
Freeman is looking to control Lupaus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Freeman avoid being mounted?
Lupaus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Freeman wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lupaus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Freeman.
Freeman throws an overhand right that lands on Lupaus's shoulder, as Lupaus tries to avoid the shot.
Lupaus shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lupaus 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.
Lupaus trying to mount his opponent but Freeman defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman is looking to improve his position.
Lupaus is trying to control the action in half guard but Freeman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lupaus stands up from half guard.
Freeman looks to land a right hand but Lupaus moved out of range.
Freeman misses with a straight left.
A big left from Freeman misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lupaus.
Freeman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman connects with a body shot.
Jonas Freeman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lupaus is breathing heavily.
A jab from Freeman does it's job there.
It looks like Nuppu Lupaus has been cut.
Freeman throws a nice looking combination but Lupaus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Freeman lands an overhand right.
Lupaus is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Freeman looks to land a left hand but Lupaus moved out of range nicely.
Freeman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Freeman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lupaus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Freeman might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Freeman looks to throw the jab but Lupaus is out of range.
No joy there for Freeman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupaus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Freeman manages to avoid it.
Freeman lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Freeman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nuppu Lupaus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Freeman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lupaus slips under a jab from Freeman.
Lupaus lands a jab-cross combination.
Lupaus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Freeman!
Freeman holds on for dear life.
Freeman working to try and regain half guard.
Freeman tries to lock up and control but Lupaus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Freeman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lupaus landing strikes from the mount and Freeman is in trouble!
Freeman wants to control but Lupaus is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lupaus kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Freeman is trying desperately to improve position.
Lupaus has hold of Freeman's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Freeman manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lupaus get's back to his feet.
Freeman throws a looping overhand right but Lupaus ducks down to avoid it.
Freeman throws a series of punches but Lupaus avoids them all with ease.
Lupaus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lupaus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Freeman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Freeman misses with an uppercut. Lupaus saw that one coming.
Lupaus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lupaus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lupaus closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Freeman gets back to half guard.
Lupaus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Freeman is looking to control Lupaus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Freeman avoid being mounted?
Freeman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lupaus is one step ahead there.
Freeman controls Lupaus momentarily but Lupaus frees himself.
Freeman keeping full guard, as Lupaus tries to pass.
Freeman is trying to keep Lupaus in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Freeman misses with a hook to the body
and Lupaus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Freeman looks to land a left hand but Lupaus moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lupaus staying out of range there.
Lupaus just misses with a punch to the body.
Lupaus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lupaus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lupaus lands in his opponent's guard.
Lupaus passes into half guard.
Freeman tries to roll over but Lupaus keeps him under control.
Freeman looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuppu Lupaus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nuppu Lupaus's cut.
That's time! Lupaus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lupaus looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Freeman wants to sweep here but Lupaus controlling him for the moment.
Lupaus tries to free his leg and advance position but Freeman is retaining full guard.
Freeman working a defensive guard but Lupaus passes into half guard.
Freeman is looking for a sweep. Lupaus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lupaus tries to stand and escape but Freeman is controlling the position.
Freeman wants to get back to full guard but Lupaus has mounted him!
Freeman is looking to get to half guard.
Lupaus with the ground and pound from mount.
Freeman tries to lock up and control but Lupaus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupaus breaks from Freeman's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lupaus lands a heavy elbow.
Freeman is working to get back to half guard.
Freeman manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Freeman wants to control but Lupaus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lupaus trying to control from half guard but Freeman is working away.
Lupaus stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupaus throws a shot to the body.
Freeman lands an overhand right.
Freeman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lupaus decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Freeman's guard.
Lupaus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freeman looking for a sweep. Not yet Freeman, not yet.
Lupaus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lupaus preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupaus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nuppu Lupaus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lupaus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Freeman tries to buck Lupaus off but Lupaus is having none of it.
Lupaus decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Horrible takedown by Lupaus or perhaps it was just good defense by Freeman which made him look bad.
Freeman waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Lupaus.
Freeman misses with a hook.
Lupaus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Freeman.
Freeman misses with a straight right.
Jonas Freeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupaus misses with an uppercut. Freeman saw that one coming.
Lupaus just misses with a punch to the body.
Lupaus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lupaus takes one on the button.
Freeman throws a jab but it's blocked by Lupaus.
Freeman missing with a left hand there. Lupaus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lupaus has managed to clinch.
Lupaus lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Freeman is trying to break the clinch but Lupaus is controlling him.
Freeman is pressed up against the cage. Lupaus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Freeman down to the mat. Freeman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nuppu Lupaus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lupaus 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 Fujiwara scores the fight for Nuppu Lupaus!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Nuppu Lupaus!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Nuppu Lupaus!
Nuppu Lupaus wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antero Vipunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mertsi Svart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vipunen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Onward to Victory. Svart has chosen Muistoissani kuljen tietä mustalaisen as his entrance music. Mertsi Svart has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Antero Vipunen's chin.
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195 lbs
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200 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Antero Vipunen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mertsi Svart!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vipunen checks a leg kick nicely.
Svart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Svart throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Svart scores with a nice head shot.
Vipunen blocks the body kick.
Mertsi Svart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vipunen avoids the head kick by Svart.
Svart misses with a head kick.
Vipunen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Svart sprawls well initially but Vipunen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Svart is defending against the submission attempts here by Vipunen.
Vipunen is working for a kimura but Svart is defending it quite comfortably.
Vipunen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Svart is just riding it out for now. Vipunen eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vipunen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Svart looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vipunen is working for a kimura but Svart is defending it quite comfortably.
Vipunen is working for a submission of some sort.
Vipunen is breathing heavily.
Svart is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two 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.
Vipunen is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Svart has managed to free his arm - good work.
Svart wants to improve his position but Vipunen is controlling well.
Svart is trying to stand back up but Vipunen is controlling him
Svart on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vipunen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Svart is just riding it out for now. Vipunen eventually gives up the hold.
Svart is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vipunen is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Svart has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Vipunen.
Vipunen prevents Svart from improving his position.
Vipunen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Svart!
Vipunen has control of Svart's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Svart regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Vipunen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Svart manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Svart is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vipunen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Svart is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vipunen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Svart knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vipunen working away.
Vipunen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vipunen working the ground and pound but Svart is defending the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antero Vipunen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A head kick misses from Svart.
Svart throws a head kick that misses.
Svart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Svart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Svart defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vipunen.
Svart misses with a head kick.
Svart throws a head kick that misses.
Svart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Svart misses with a head kick.
Vipunen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svart throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Svart throws a half hearted mid kick.
Svart lands with a kick to the temple. Vipunen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A jab from Svart misses.
Svart throws a head kick that misses.
Svart is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vipunen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Svart looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vipunen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Svart pinned against the cage. Svart gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Svart throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Svart lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vipunen avoids the head kick by Svart.
Svart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Svart scores with a spinning back kick!
Svart misses with a head kick.
Svart pushes Vipunen away with a front kick.
Svart tries a head kick but it misses.
Svart throws a head kick but Vipunen moves out of range.
Vipunen avoids the head kick by Svart.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vipunen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Svart manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Vipunen cracks Svart with a solid left hand.
Vipunen advances position into side control!
Vipunen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Svart has escaped the position, nice work there.
Svart is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Svart really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vipunen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vipunen lands a nice forearm strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vipunen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vipunen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Svart is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svart is looking to regain half guard here but Vipunen keeps moving and retains side control.
Vipunen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Svart, who protects the arm well.
Svart is looking for a sweep.
Vipunen working the ground and pound but Svart is defending the strikes.
Svart is looking for a sweep.
Vipunen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vipunen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
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.
Svart throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Svart dodges the ground and pound from Vipunen.
Svart can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Svart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vipunen moves out of range of the leg kick from Svart.
Svart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vipunen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Svart was covering up waiting for the punch and Vipunen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vipunen is working Svart over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vipunen works over Svart with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svart looking for a sweep. Not yet Svart, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vipunen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antero Vipunen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Svart throws a head kick but Vipunen moves out of range.
Svart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Svart throws a head kick but Vipunen moves out of range.
Vipunen throws a head kick that misses.
Svart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Svart fakes the leg kick and cracks Vipunen in the body.
Svart throws a head kick but Vipunen moves out of range.
Svart misses with a body kick.
Svart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vipunen manages to avoid it.
Vipunen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Svart is fending him off so far but Vipunen persists. Nope, Svart circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vipunen shoots for a double leg takedown but Svart sprawls well. He's pushed Vipunen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Antero Vipunen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Svart misses the target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Svart throws a nice head kick!
Svart looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vipunen blocks a head kick by Svart.
Svart moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Svart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Svart misses with a low kick as Vipunen jumps back.
Vipunen gets the takedown into side control.
Vipunen is working to tighten is grip on Svart's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Svart has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Vipunen is really squeezing tight and eventually Svart passes out! Vipunen breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Antero Vipunen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Severn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miyamoto Usagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Severn comes to the cage accompanied by Pride FC Theme. 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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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ken Severn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Miyamoto Usagi!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Usagi misses with a double jab.
Usagi moves out of range of the strikes.
Severn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Usagi as he avoids it easily.
No luck for Severn with that takedown attempt.
Severn shoots in for a double leg but Usagi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Severn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Severn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Severn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Usagi is fending him off so far but Severn persists. Nope, Usagi circles away and we're back to standing.
Usagi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Severn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Usagi was well out of range. Poor timing from Severn.
Usagi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Severn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Usagi misses the jab.
Usagi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Usagi works over Severn's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Ken Severn has been cut.
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!
Severn throws out a loose jab but Usagi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Severn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Usagi.
Usagi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Severn.
Severn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Usagi manages to avoid it.
Usagi throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Severn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Severn avoids the head kick by Usagi.
Usagi fails to land with a series of punches.
Severn with a jab.
Usagi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Severn. That did some damage!
Severn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Severn tries to clinch up but Usagi circles away and keeps his distance.
Severn throws a jab but it's blocked by Usagi.
Ken Severn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Usagi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Severn lands a nice hook to Usagi's body. Usagi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A head kick from Usagi lands but Severn takes it in his stride.
Usagi misses with a few strikes there.
Severn moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Usagi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Severn throws out a loose jab but Usagi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Severn misses with a combination
and Usagi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Severn's knee momentarily.
Severn is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Usagi stuffs the takedown.
Usagi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Usagi scores with a jab to the body.
Usagi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Severn blocks a head kick by Usagi.
Usagi misses with a two punch combination.
Severn misses with an uppercut. Usagi saw that one coming.
Usagi misses with a double jab.
No luck for Severn with that takedown attempt.
Severn avoids the head kick by Usagi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usagi fails to land with a series of punches.
Severn feints and as Usagi raises his hands in defense, Severn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Severn stops Usagi from standing up.
Severn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Severn throws a big right hand that misses.
Usagi keeping moving, preventing Severn from controlling successfully.
Severn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Usagi is keeping the position for now.
Severn drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Usagi dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Severn trying to keep a closed guard but Usagi is proving a slippery customer.
Severn throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Usagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Severn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Severn is looking for a triangle but Usagi pushes his legs off easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Usagi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miyamoto Usagi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ken Severn's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Severn avoids the head kick by Usagi.
Usagi throws a sloppy head kick and Severn moves out of range easily.
Usagi throws a head kick but Severn moves out of range.
Severn tries to clinch
and Usagi counters with a head kick. That will keep Severn thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Usagi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Severn throws a big shot that misses.
Severn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Usagi misses with a body kick.
Severn misses with a takedown attempt - Usagi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Severn blocks a head kick by Usagi.
Severn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Usagi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severn throws a hook to the side of Usagi's head but Usagi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice combination there by Severn.
Severn fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Severn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Severn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Usagi tries to avoid it but Severn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Usagi to the ground. Usagi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Usagi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Usagi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miyamoto Usagi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Severn throws a hook but Usagi blocks it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Usagi.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Severn looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Usagi!
Severn goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Usagi turns into him and now he's in Severn's guard.
Severn being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severn has control of Usagi's left arm, preventing Usagi from doing any damage.
Severn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Usagi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Usagi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Severn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Severn had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Usagi is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Severn Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Usagi's back instead.
Usagi showing good submission defense here.
Usagi wants to get back to his feet.
Severn is trying to stick to Usagi's back but Usagi is turning into Severn. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Severn's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Usagi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Severn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Severn trying to advance position but Usagi counters by regaining guard.
Severn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Severn stopping the sweep attempt from Usagi.
Severn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Usagi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miyamoto Usagi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ken Severn's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Severn misses with a body punch
and Usagi counters with a head kick.
Usagi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Severn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Usagi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Severn is defended easily by Usagi.
Usagi misses with a few strikes there.
Usagi wants to land a leg kick but Severn is out of range.
Severn misses with a leg kick
and Usagi counters with a two punch combo.
Severn misses with a combination
and Usagi counters with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Severn misses with a takedown
and Usagi counters with a huge head kick that drops Severn! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miyamoto Usagi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andy Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lain Rikkoja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Stone might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I stand alone - Godsmack. Rikkoja has chosen BLASHYRKH (MIGHTY RAVENDARK) as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andy Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lain Rikkoja!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Stone.
Donk. Stone catches Rikkoja right on the button with a cross.
Stone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stone displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stone tests Rikkoja's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A low kick from Rikkoja is predictable there
enabling Stone to counter with a crisp jab.
Stone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rikkoja stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stone stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stone throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Stone. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stone.
Stone lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Stone.
Stone tests Rikkoja's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stone jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Stone as Rikkoja shoots in.
Stone is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Andy Stone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone dips to his left and cracks Rikkoja with an uppercut!
Stone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stone lands an overhand right.
Stone lands a nice looking body shot.
Lain Rikkoja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stone lands with a straight right. Rikkoja didn't see that one coming.
Stone circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stone counters with a leg kick.
Rikkoja closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stone did well to prevent Rikkoja getting side control.
Stone is trying to stand back up but Rikkoja is controlling him
Stone is defending against the submission attempts here by Rikkoja.
Rikkoja looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone wants to get back to his feet.
Rikkoja is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stone defends it well.
Rikkoja wants to control but Stone is keeping him busy.
Rikkoja stops Stone from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rikkoja is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stone defends it well.
Stone is looking to escape.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stone lands with a slapping head kick.
Stone scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rikkoja misses with a leg kick
and Stone counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rikkoja is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice sprawl there from Stone as Rikkoja shoots in.
A left lands for Stone.
Stone lands a two punch combo.
Stone scores with a three punch combo!
Rikkoja is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone jabs Rikkoja right on the nose. Rikkoja blinks but takes it well.
Rikkoja is still on wobbly legs! Can Stone finish him?
Stone is working the combinations to good effect here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rikkoja seems to have recovered his senses.
Stone moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stone misses with a wild combination.
Rikkoja looks to land a right hand but Stone moved out of range.
A left lands for Stone.
Stone connects with a right hand. Rikkoja shakes it off.
A right-left combo lands from Stone.
Stone works over Rikkoja's head and body with a nice combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stone.
A punch lands to the side of Rikkoja 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stone cracks Rikkoja with a good jab.
Stone sizes up Rikkoja with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Stone dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stone cracks Rikkoja with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stone scores with a head kick.
A jab from Stone finds it's way through Rikkoja's defenses.
Rikkoja fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A right-left combo lands from Stone.
Stone misses with the combination.
Stone throws a sloppy head kick and Rikkoja moves out of range easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stone.
Rikkoja throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Stone makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rikkoja really felt that one!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rikkoja.
Stone scores with a jab to the head.
Rikkoja gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone throws a sloppy head kick and Rikkoja moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stone.
Stone throws a series of strikes that have Rikkoja backpedaling.
Rikkoja is breathing heavily.
Stone connects with a high kick.
Stone connects with a jab.
Jab, jab by Stone - just one landing.
Nice uppercut there from Stone.
Stone sizes up Rikkoja with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stone lands a head kick!
Stone lands a two punch combo.
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!
Stone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rikkoja blocks a head kick by Stone.
Andy Stone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rikkoja misses with a double jab
and Stone counters with a straight right hand.
Good shot there by Stone.
Rikkoja walks into a left hand.
Stone moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rikkoja throws a lazy body kick
enabling Stone to counter with a crisp jab.
Rikkoja throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stone throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rikkoja takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rikkoja has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rikkoja misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Andy Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lain Rikkoja.
Rikkoja tries to clinch but Stone moves away
and Stone counters with a head kick that drops Rikkoja to the mat! Rikkoja scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Stone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rikkoja on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stone drops Rikkoja with a beautiful combination! Rikkoja stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stone is looking for the KO!
Stone lands with a kick to the temple. Rikkoja shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rikkoja drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Stone defending against the ground and pound.
Stone is pushing Rikkoja's head away, looking to escape. Rikkoja manages to hold on to the position though.
Rikkoja wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stone, who protects the arm well.
Rikkoja working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rikkoja is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stone has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stone pushes Rikkoja away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rikkoja gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Stone dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Stone lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Good shot there by Stone.
Stone throws a nice head kick!
Crunch! Stone slams his shin into Rikkoja's torso.
Rikkoja is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stone.
Stone moves out of range of the leg kick from Rikkoja.
Rikkoja has a takedown stuffed.
Nice body kick from Stone.
Stone scores with a one two! Rikkoja had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A nice combination there by Stone.
Nice straight punches there by Stone. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stone.
Rikkoja takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stone cracks the inside of Rikkoja's front leg.
Stone cracks Rikkoja with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rikkoja takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stone connects with the punch.
Stone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circle, before Stone throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Rikkoja's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Stone lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Andy Stone!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pumba Ottavainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshida Satoru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pumba Ottavainen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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197 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pumba Ottavainen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshida Satoru!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Satoru.
Satoru misses with a straight right.
Ottavainen tries to score with a low kick but Satoru moves his leg out of the way.
Satoru fails with a takedown attempt.
Ottavainen throws a push kick but Satoru slaps the foot to one side.
Ottavainen wants to clinch up but Satoru keeps it at a distance.
Satoru misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottavainen stuffs the takedown.
Pumba Ottavainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshida Satoru.
Satoru shoots for a takedown but Ottavainen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Satoru on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ottavainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Satoru's sensitive parts.
Pumba Ottavainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Satoru looks gassed!
Satoru sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Satoru takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ottavainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Satoru chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ottavainen can pounce on him.
Ottavainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ottavainen wants to clinch up but Satoru keeps it at a distance.
Satoru closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ottavainen circles away.
Ottavainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Satoru. That did some damage!
Ottavainen closes the distance and pushes Satoru back into the cage.
Satoru is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ottavainen is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Satoru.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Ottavainen.
Ottavainen scores a nice knee to the body.
Ottavainen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ottavainen digs a right hand into Satoru's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Satoru's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Ottavainen.
Ottavainen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ottavainen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ottavainen working Satoru over with knees to the body.
Ottavainen lands a nice knee to the body.
Ottavainen lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Ottavainen.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ottavainen.
Ottavainen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Satoru.
Ottavainen pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ottavainen scores with a knee to the head.
Ottavainen has Satoru pressed against the cage, preventing Satoru from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ottavainen obliges.
Ottavainen crunches a lovely knee into Satoru's ribcage.
Ottavainen with a knee to the head.
Ottavainen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ottavainen crunches a lovely knee into Satoru's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Ottavainen.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ottavainen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ottavainen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ottavainen gets underhooks to prevent Satoru's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ottavainen with a knee to the head.
Ottavainen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Satoru up against the cage.
Satoru is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ottavainen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ottavainen landing knees to the body.
Ottavainen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ottavainen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Satoru.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ottavainen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Satoru backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pumba Ottavainen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ottavainen feints and then cracks Satoru's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Satoru down.
Ottavainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ottavainen wants to clinch.
Ottavainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Satoru has a takedown stuffed.
Ottavainen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ottavainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ottavainen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Satoru checks it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Ottavainen.
Ottavainen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Satoru in his tracks.
Ottavainen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Satoru.
Ottavainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Satoru's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ottavainen scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satoru is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ottavainen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pumba Ottavainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshida Satoru.
Ottavainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ottavainen connects with a high kick.
Satoru doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ottavainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice combination there by Ottavainen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ottavainen stuffs the takedown attempt from Satoru. Satoru gets slowly back to his feet.
Ottavainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Satoru can do to turn this around?
Satoru walks into a straight right hand from Ottavainen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ottavainen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Satoru, pushing him back against the cage.
Ottavainen has Satoru pushed against the cage.
Ottavainen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Satoru is defending well for now.
Ottavainen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Satoru misses with a body punch.
Satoru avoiding damage as Ottavainen throws knees to the body.
Satoru drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ottavainen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Satoru avoids it.
Ottavainen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ottavainen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Satoru lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ottavainen stops a takedown attempt from Satoru.
Satoru blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ottavainen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Satoru is trying to drag Ottavainen to the mat but Ottavainen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ottavainen crunches a lovely knee into Satoru's ribcage.
Satoru tries to score a body lock takedown but Ottavainen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ottavainen lands a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ottavainen obliges.
Ottavainen is stalling here.
Ottavainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pumba Ottavainen dominated that second 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.
Ottavainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ottavainen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Satoru in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Satoru throws a punch but it's blocked by Ottavainen.
Satoru jumps guard but Ottavainen stands there with Satoru around his waist. Satoru gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ottavainen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ottavainen prevents the takedown attempt.
Ottavainen lands a body shot.
Satoru tries to score a body lock takedown but Ottavainen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pumba Ottavainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshida Satoru.
Ottavainen connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ottavainen lands a knee to the head.
Pumba Ottavainen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ottavainen scores with a knee to the head.
Ottavainen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stalling in the clinch from Ottavainen.
Ottavainen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Satoru's face.
Ottavainen lands a knee to the head.
Ottavainen lands a knee to the head.
Satoru is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ottavainen landing knees to the head.
Ottavainen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ottavainen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Satoru wants a takedown.
Ottavainen working Satoru over with knees to the body.
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.
Ottavainen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Satoru.
Ottavainen is pressed up against the cage. Satoru has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ottavainen down to the mat. Ottavainen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ottavainen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Satoru's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Ottavainen.
Satoru misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A shot to the body from Satoru misses
and Ottavainen counters with a head kick.
Ottavainen moves out of range as Satoru strikes.
Ottavainen tries to clinch but Satoru is having none of it.
Ottavainen lands with a nice body kick.
Ottavainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ottavainen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ottavainen ducks under a wild hook from Satoru.
Satoru takes a kick to the side of the head.
Satoru doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ottavainen counters with a straight right hand.
Satoru with a poor takedown
and Ottavainen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ottavainen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Ottavainen.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ottavainen.
Nice body kick there by Ottavainen.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ottavainen.
Ottavainen connects with a high kick.
Ottavainen is looking to clinch.
Ottavainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Satoru doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ottavainen moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pumba Ottavainen clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A good leg kick by Ottavainen.
Ottavainen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Ottavainen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ottavainen.
Satoru has a takedown stuffed.
Satoru swats away the attempt to clinch by Ottavainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Ottavainen as Satoru shoots in.
Ottavainen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Satoru's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ottavainen.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Satoru missing with a left hand there. Ottavainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pumba Ottavainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Ottavainen blocks a jab.
Satoru fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ottavainen avoids it really well and circles away.
Pumba Ottavainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshida Satoru.
Satoru takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Satoru is rocked!
Ottavainen lands a big head kick that sends Satoru tumbling to the mat! Ottavainen takes a step backwards and waves Satoru back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Satoru is still on wobbly legs! Can Ottavainen finish him?
Ottavainen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ottavainen tries to clinch there but Satoru circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ottavainen wants to clinch.
Satoru seems to have recovered his senses.
Satoru dives in and grabs Ottavainen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ottavainen pushes down on Satoru's head and hops out.
Ottavainen tries to clinch up.
Ottavainen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ottavainen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Satoru on the wrong end of a kick 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!
Ottavainen scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ottavainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ottavainen is looking to clinch but Satoru is avoiding it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ottavainen.
Ottavainen throws a leg kick which misses Satoru's front leg but catches the back leg as Satoru tries to avoid it.
Ottavainen moves into the clinch.
Ottavainen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ottavainen is stalling here.
Ottavainen tries to land a knee to the head but Satoru blocks with his arms.
Ottavainen stalling against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satoru wants a takedown.
Satoru has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ottavainen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ottavainen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Satoru lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Ottavainen.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ottavainen.
Ottavainen pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Satoru wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pumba Ottavainen had his way with Yoshida Satoru in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Ottavainen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Satoru's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Satoru duly obliges.
Ottavainen lands a big head kick that sends Satoru tumbling to the mat! Ottavainen takes a step backwards and waves Satoru back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ottavainen tries to close the distance and clinch but Satoru swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ottavainen tries to clinch up but Satoru circles away and keeps his distance.
Satoru feints and as Ottavainen raises his hands in defense, Satoru changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ottavainen keeping moving, preventing Satoru from controlling successfully.
Satoru content to stall in guard here.
Ottavainen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Satoru is controlling him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satoru wants to control from the top but Ottavainen keeps moving.
Satoru is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Satoru trying to control but Ottavainen is working from the bottom.
Ottavainen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Satoru is working to get back to half guard.
Ottavainen tries to control but Satoru wriggling away.
Ottavainen prevents Satoru from getting the reversal.
Satoru is squirming around, avoiding Ottavainen's attempts to control the action.
Ottavainen avoids the attempt from Satoru to control.
Satoru is squirming around, avoiding Ottavainen's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pumba Ottavainen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ottavainen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Satoru is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ottavainen is looking to stand but Ottavainen has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Satoru slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Satoru looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ottavainen prevents Satoru from improving his position.
Yoshida Satoru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Ottavainen trying to mount his opponent but Satoru defends it.
Satoru is trying to maintain the position but Ottavainen is very close to passing his half guard.
Satoru is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ottavainen is staying active.
Ottavainen decides to stand up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ottavainen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshida Satoru comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ottavainen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Pumba Ottavainen!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Pumba Ottavainen!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Pumba Ottavainen!
Pumba Ottavainen wins by unanimous decision!
Pumba Ottavainen is the new middleweight champion!
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