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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Risto Ryhti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ike Uchimata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uchimata has chosen Dropkick Murphys - Famous for nothing as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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179 lbs
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176 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Risto Ryhti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ike Uchimata!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryhti throws a nice looking combination but Uchimata bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ryhti misses with a wild combination.
Uchimata shoots for a takedown but Ryhti saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ryhti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Uchimata swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ryhti throws a head kick but Uchimata moves out of range.
Uchimata closes the distance and clinches up with Ryhti, looking for a takedown. Uchimata pushes Ryhti against the ropes but Ryhti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ryhti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Uchimata swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Uchimata tries to clinch up.
Ryhti darts in trying to clinch
and Uchimata counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Uchimata prevents Ryhti from standing back up.
Ryhti is staying active underneath Uchimata, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nice strikes from Uchimata there.
Uchimata thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ryhti is defending against the submission attempts here by Uchimata.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryhti is trying to stand up here but Uchimata is controlling him well.
Uchimata is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Uchimata wants to pass the guard but Ryhti is defending well.
Ryhti tries to kick Uchimata off but Uchimata keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ryhti is in trouble now - Uchimata has advanced to mount!
Uchimata with the ground and pound from mount.
Uchimata lands a heavy elbow.
Ryhti trying desperately to get to his feet.
Ryhti is breathing heavily.
Uchimata is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ryhti can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ryhti squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Uchimata raining down shots from the mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryhti wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Uchimata landing strikes from the mount and Ryhti is in trouble!
Uchimata postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ryhti looks a forlorn figure.
Ryhti is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Uchimata looking to finish Ryhti with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ryhti!
Uchimata won't let Ryhti get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Uchimata with shots to the head and body - Ryhti looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ryhti squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Uchimata lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uchimata landing shots from mount.
Uchimata landing strikes from the mount.
Uchimata has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ryhti's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Uchimata lands a heavy elbow.
Uchimata is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ryhti can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ryhti is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Ryhti is bucking up trying to escape but Uchimata cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Uchimata lands a nice shot to the head.
Ryhti wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Uchimata is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ryhti can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ryhti is trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uchimata punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Uchimata cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Uchimata lands a nice shot to the head.
Uchimata landing strikes from the mount.
Ryhti's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Uchimata lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
A nice elbow there by Uchimata.
Uchimata looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Uchimata throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uchimata landing strikes from the mount and Ryhti is in trouble!
Uchimata scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ryhti?
Uchimata won't let Ryhti get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ike Uchimata dominated that round.
That's time! Ryhti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Uchimata avoids the head kick by Ryhti.
Ryhti swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Uchimata counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Uchimata accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ryhti is looking to stand up but Uchimata isn't so interested in that idea.
Ryhti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ryhti wants to stand but Uchimata is controlling the position.
Uchimata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryhti is keeping the position for now.
Uchimata postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ryhti keeping full guard, as Uchimata tries to pass.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ryhti clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uchimata lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ryhti.
Ryhti is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Uchimata is keeping busy.
Uchimata working aggressively here.
Uchimata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ryhti closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Risto Ryhti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uchimata is breathing heavily.
Ryhti throws a lazy right hand but Uchimata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ryhti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Uchimata paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Uchimata shoots in but Ryhti avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ryhti clinches but Uchimata breaks the clinch
and Uchimata counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ryhti won't be happy with that.
Ryhti wants to get back to his feet.
Uchimata fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ryhti is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Uchimata asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uchimata is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ryhti knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ryhti is pushing Uchimata's head away, looking to escape. Uchimata manages to hold on to the position though.
Uchimata scoring with punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryhti on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A big right from Ryhti misses.
Ryhti ducks right into an uppercut from Uchimata.
Uchimata tries to clinch up but Ryhti circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryhti throws a looping overhand right but Uchimata ducks down to avoid it.
Uchimata throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ryhti counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Risto Ryhti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Uchimata throws a front kick aimed at Ryhti's knee but Ryhti avoids it well.
Ryhti closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Uchimata to counter with a crisp jab.
Uchimata changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ryhti tries to avoid it but Uchimata manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ryhti to the ground. Ryhti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ryhti tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Uchimata counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ryhti!
BOOM! Uchimata connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ryhti is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryhti somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Ryhti rushes Uchimata and presses him up against the ropes.
Uchimata tries to score a body lock takedown but Ryhti shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Risto Ryhti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ike Uchimata.
Ryhti stalling in the clinch but Uchimata improves position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ryhti.
Uchimata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ryhti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ryhti looks to clinch
and Uchimata counters with a series of strikes. Ryhti will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uchimata swats away the attempt to clinch by Ryhti.
Ryhti throws a head kick but Uchimata moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ike Uchimata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ryhti stuffs the takedown.
Ryhti gets a clinch.
Ryhti is trying to maintain a safe position but Uchimata gets an underhook and turns Ryhti into the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Uchimata.
Ryhti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ryhti tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Uchimata counters by clinching up.
Ryhti is trying to break the clinch but Uchimata has him pressed against the ropes.
Ryhti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Uchimata fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Uchimata gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ike Uchimata has got the better of the ground game so far.
Uchimata prevents Ryhti from getting back to his feet.
Uchimata throws a big right hand that misses.
Uchimata throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ryhti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Uchimata lands a couple of digs.
Uchimata tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryhti is retaining full guard.
Ryhti wants to get back to his feet but Uchimata is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Uchimata is looking to work some ground and pound but Ryhti has wrist control.
Uchimata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryhti wriggles free and stands up.
No joy there for Ryhti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Risto Ryhti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryhti moves into the clinch successfully.
Ryhti lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ryhti.
Ryhti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ryhti has Uchimata pressed against the ropes.
Ryhti trying to stall but Uchimata improves his position.
Uchimata breaks the clinch.
Uchimata lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ryhti tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Uchimata counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Uchimata with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ryhti counters with a two punch combo.
Ryhti darts in trying to clinch
and Uchimata cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uchimata circles away from the clinch attempt
and Uchimata counters with a straight right hand.
Ryhti clinches but Uchimata breaks the clinch
and Uchimata counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Nice sprawl there from Ryhti as Uchimata shoots in.
Risto Ryhti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ike Uchimata.
Ryhti darts in trying to clinch
enabling Uchimata to counter with a crisp jab.
Ryhti tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Uchimata counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryhti wants to clinch
and Uchimata counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ryhti tries to clinch up
and Uchimata counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Uchimata passes to full mount!
A nice elbow there by Uchimata.
Uchimata connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Uchimata landing strikes from the mount and Ryhti is in trouble!
Uchimata in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryhti really wants to buck Uchimata off and get back to his feet.
Uchimata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Uchimata looking to secure an arm triangle but Ryhti defends it well.
Ryhti takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ryhti is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Ryhti is bucking up trying to escape but Uchimata cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ryhti wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Risto Ryhti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Uchimata thowing shots but they're missing.
Ryhti tries to buck Uchimata off but he can't manage it.
Uchimata blocks Ryhti's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ike Uchimata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Uchimata winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ike Uchimata!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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