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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kelvin Celsius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tadashi Masaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Celsius comes to the cage accompanied by The Prodigy - No Good. Tadashi Masaru has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kelvin Celsius's chin.
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164 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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176 cm
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166 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Decent elbows
KO power |
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Dangerous GnP
World class boxer
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kelvin Celsius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tadashi Masaru!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Celsius moves into range and clinches up with Masaru.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Celsius.
Celsius throws an elbow but it misses.
Celsius is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Masaru is defending well for now.
Celsius throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Masaru has Celsius pressed against the cage, preventing Celsius from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Masaru prevents a body shot from Celsius.
Masaru avoids the elbow strike from Celsius, against the cage.
Celsius tries to throw a body punch but Masaru avoids it by throwing Celsius back against the cage.
Celsius has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Masaru uses from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Celsius is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Masaru defends well.
Masaru got a little sloppy there for a moment and Celsius has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Masaru has managed to get both his arms back between Celsius's legs - danger averted.
Celsius has his hands on Masaru's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Celsius 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.
Masaru looking to pass the guard.
Celsius working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Masaru doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Masaru manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Masaru lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Celsius is looking for a triangle but Masaru pushes his legs off easily.
Celsius looking for a guillotine here but Masaru defends easily.
Celsius preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Celsius working a defensive guard here.
Celsius escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Masaru gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Masaru really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Celsius. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masaru is looking to stand up but Celsius won't let him.
Celsius looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Masaru wants to get up but he can't break Celsius's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Masaru must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Celsius is trying to control the position but Masaru postures up.
Celsius looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Masaru decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Masaru swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good leg kick by Masaru there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Celsius moves out of range of the body kick.
Masaru misses with a looping left.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Masaru!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masaru gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Masaru misses with a double jab.
Celsius thows a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Masaru misses.
No joy there for Masaru, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Celsius shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Celsius showed some decent athleticism there.
Masaru is looking to escape.
Masaru is not content to let Celsius control the position.
Masaru wants to control but Celsius is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masaru is looking for a sweep. Celsius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Celsius thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Masaru's head.
Celsius missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Celsius passes into side control, despite Masaru's attempt to control the position.
Celsius swings around for an armbar but Masaru sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Celsius's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Celsius is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Celsius looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelvin Celsius dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Masaru connects with a body shot that sends Celsius's belly button to the back.
Masaru fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Celsius manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Celsius, as that shot connected.
Celsius scores with a jab.
Celsius fails in his attempt to clinch.
Masaru's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Celsius connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Masaru scrambles back to his feet.
Celsius cracks Masaru with an open hand slap.
Celsius takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Masaru uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Celsius.
Celsius moves forwards but Masaru connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kelvin Celsius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masaru misses with the combination.
Celsius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masaru moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Celsius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masaru.
Masaru lands a jab to the nose.
Masaru gets caught napping as Celsius dives in and scores a takedown. Masaru manages to retain guard.
Masaru keeping moving, preventing Celsius from controlling successfully.
Celsius throws a strike but Masaru rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Masaru tries to stand but Celsius is controlling from the bottom.
Celsius is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Masaru wants to get up but he can't break Celsius's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Celsius is looking for a triangle but Masaru pushes his legs off easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masaru slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Celsius is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Celsius is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Celsius looking for submissions off his back.
Celsius is looking to improve his position.
Masaru wants to get back to his feet.
Celsius wants to improve his position but Masaru is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masaru winds up and cracks Celsius with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Celsius wants to improve his position but Masaru is controlling well.
Masaru tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Celsius.
Celsius wants to improve his position but Masaru is controlling well.
Masaru wants to stand but Celsius has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Celsius trying to control but Masaru postures up.
Masaru passes to full mount!
Celsius regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masaru lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Masaru is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Masaru wants to stand but Celsius has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Celsius slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Celsius keeping full guard, as Masaru tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Celsius is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Celsius has his foot on Masaru's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Masaru works his way back into a safe position though.
Masaru would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Masaru wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Celsius's closed guard. He's half up but Celsius has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Celsius pivots and extends the arm, Masaru falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Celsius! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kelvin Celsius!
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