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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reko Myllykoski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matsu Shitzu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Reko Myllykoski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matsu Shitzu!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myllykoski staying out of range there.
Myllykoski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Myllykoski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shitzu looks to score with a jab to the body but Myllykoski is just out of range.
Shitzu scores with a sloppy right hand. Myllykoski should have avoided that one.
Myllykoski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Myllykoski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shitzu doesn't seem bothered though.
Myllykoski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shitzu.
Myllykoski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Myllykoski shoots in but no luck this time.
Myllykoski slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Myllykoski.
Myllykoski jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Myllykoski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Myllykoski throws a head punch that misses.
Myllykoski digs a right hand into Shitzu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shitzu's gas tank.
Shitzu has Myllykoski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Myllykoski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Myllykoski is pressed up against the cage. Shitzu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Myllykoski down to the mat. Myllykoski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Myllykoski moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Myllykoski.
Myllykoski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Myllykoski is pressed up against the cage. Shitzu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Myllykoski down to the mat. Myllykoski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Reko Myllykoski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matsu Shitzu.
Myllykoski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Myllykoski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shitzu backwards.
Shitzu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shitzu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Myllykoski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shitzu looks gassed!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Myllykoski.
Myllykoski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shitzu is rocked!
A short right from Myllykoski.
Shitzu is still on wobbly legs! Can Myllykoski finish him?
Myllykoski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shitzu backwards.
Myllykoski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Myllykoski.
Myllykoski scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Myllykoski as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Myllykoski.
Myllykoski lands a left hand.
Myllykoski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shitzu backwards.
Myllykoski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shitzu.
Myllykoski gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Myllykoski there.
Nice strikes from Myllykoski there.
Myllykoski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shitzu tries to get to full guard but Myllykoski has control of the leg.
Myllykoski drops an elbow to the side of Shitzu's head.
Shitzu seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shitzu taking some punishment here, with Myllykoski in his half guard.
Myllykoski trying to control the action but Shitzu is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Myllykoski there.
Shitzu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Myllykoski.
Myllykoski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Myllykoski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Myllykoski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shitzu trying to hold on to Myllykoski's head to control him but Myllykoski postures up.
Myllykoski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Shitzu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Myllykoski clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shitzu is trying to drag Myllykoski to the mat but Myllykoski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Myllykoski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Myllykoski's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Myllykoski.
Shitzu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Myllykoski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Myllykoski stops a takedown attempt from Shitzu.
Myllykoski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Myllykoski.
Shitzu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Myllykoski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Myllykoski.
A hook to the body from Myllykoski.
Myllykoski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Myllykoski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Myllykoski cracks Shitzu with a nice body shot.
A short right from Myllykoski.
Myllykoski gets through Shitzu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Myllykoski gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Shitzu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Myllykoski is working away from the top position though.
Shitzu is refusing to be controlled, as Myllykoski sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myllykoski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Myllykoski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Myllykoski lands with a punch from half guard.
Myllykoski slips a nice elbow through Shitzu's hands, connecting with Shitzu's forehead.
Myllykoski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shitzu is trying to get back to full guard.
Shitzu won't allow Myllykoski to pass to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shitzu is trying to get back to full guard.
Myllykoski is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Shitzu has his takedown stuffed
so Myllykoski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reko Myllykoski dominated that round.
That's time! Myllykoski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Myllykoski lunges at Shitzu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shitzu's hand.
Myllykoski shoots in and drives through. Shitzu sprawls well.
Shitzu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shitzu bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Myllykoski is looking to reverse the position.
Myllykoski gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Myllykoski is looking to improve his position but Shitzu isn't that keen on the idea.
Myllykoski regains half guard.
Shitzu wants to pass to mount but Myllykoski is defending the position.
Shitzu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Myllykoski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Myllykoski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shitzu is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shitzu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Myllykoski defending well though.
Myllykoski is trying to maintain the position but Shitzu is very close to passing his half guard.
Shitzu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Myllykoski is just riding it out for now. Shitzu eventually gives up the hold.
Myllykoski wants to get back to full guard.
Myllykoski wants to control but Shitzu is keeping busy.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Shitzu stuns Myllykoski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Myllykoski scores with a four punch combination!
Myllykoski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shitzu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shitzu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Myllykoski moves into the clinch successfully.
Myllykoski lands a hook that snaps the head of Shitzu backwards.
Myllykoski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Myllykoski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Myllykoski is struggling to control the position.
Shitzu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Myllykoski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shitzu has Myllykoski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Myllykoski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Reko Myllykoski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matsu Shitzu.
Myllykoski has Shitzu pressed against the cage.
Myllykoski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shitzu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myllykoski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Myllykoski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shitzu backwards.
Myllykoski leaning against his opponent.
Shitzu takes a shot to the head.
Myllykoski lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Myllykoski scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Myllykoski.
Myllykoski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Myllykoski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shitzu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Myllykoski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shitzus head.
Myllykoski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Myllykoski is pushing Shitzu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Myllykoski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shitzu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Myllykoski pushes Shitzu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Myllykoski.
Myllykoski lands a left hand.
Myllykoski controlling the action here for a moment.
Myllykoski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myllykoski lands with a light punch inside.
Myllykoski lands a left hand.
Shitzu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Myllykoski smiles and moves away.
Shitzu slips a jab and a cross from Myllykoski.
Shitzu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shitzu closes the distance and clinches up with Myllykoski, looking for a takedown. Shitzu pushes Myllykoski against the cage but Myllykoski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shitzu takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circling - Myllykoski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shitzu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Myllykoski counters with a left to the body.
Myllykoski throws a one two combo.
Matsu Shitzu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myllykoski looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Myllykoski thows a big elbow that misses.
Myllykoski landing with the ground and pound.
Shitzu trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reko Myllykoski dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Myllykoski scores with a punch to the head.
Shitzu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Myllykoski's corner calls for a 1-2. Myllykoski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Myllykoski.
Shitzu misses with a takedown attempt
and Myllykoski counters with a shoot takedown. Shitzu fights it but they end up in guard.
Shitzu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Myllykoski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shitzu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Myllykoski forces his way into half guard.
Myllykoski is taking a breather. Shitzu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Myllykoski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myllykoski is nestled in close to Shitzu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Myllykoski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Myllykoski is nestled in close to Shitzu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Myllykoski trying to control the action but Shitzu is working from the bottom.
Shitzu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Myllykoski working over Shitzu with some ground and pound. Shitzu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Shitzu trying to control but Myllykoski postures up.
Myllykoski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shitzu's head.
Myllykoski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shitzu can do to turn this around?
Myllykoski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shitzu's head.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Shitzu lands a lovely overhand right.
Shitzu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Myllykoski.
Shitzu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shitzu gets a takedown into half guard.
Shitzu trying to control from half guard but Myllykoski is working away.
Shitzu tries to pass to full mount but Myllykoski defends it.
Shitzu trying to advance position but Myllykoski counters by regaining guard.
Myllykoski doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myllykoski is trying to keep Shitzu in close.
Shitzu trying to control the position from guard on top but Myllykoski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Myllykoski has control of Shitzu's left arm, preventing Shitzu from doing any damage.
Myllykoski is trying to control the position but Shitzu postures up.
Reko Myllykoski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A nice combination there by Myllykoski.
Myllykoski misses with a body shot.
Shitzu tries a head kick but it misses.
Shitzu looks to throw the jab but Myllykoski is out of range.
Shitzu tries to keep at a distance but Myllykoski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shitzu is working for takedown but Myllykoski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Matsu Shitzu 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.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right from Myllykoski on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Myllykoski as the two fighters clinch.
Shitzu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Myllykoski walks away with a smile on his face. Shitzu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Reko Myllykoski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matsu Shitzu.
Myllykoski scores with a punch to the head.
Myllykoski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shitzu to the mat! Shitzu manages to get full guard.
Myllykoski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shitzu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Myllykoski has managed to get both his arms back between Shitzu's legs - danger averted.
Myllykoski wants to control from the top but Shitzu keeps moving.
Myllykoski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Shitzu looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Myllykoski has picked Shitzu up and slammed him! Shitzu can't keep hold of the triangle and Myllykoski manages to pass to side control!
Myllykoski working the body and head with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reko Myllykoski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Myllykoski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reko Myllykoski!
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