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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Igor Yakovchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toshiro Montero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yakovchenko's entrance music is Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Montero's choice of entrance music: Danzig - Mother . Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Igor Yakovchenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Toshiro Montero!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yakovchenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yakovchenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Yakovchenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Montero.
Yakovchenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Montero counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yakovchenko won't be happy with that.
Yakovchenko is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Yakovchenko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montero trying to control the action but Yakovchenko is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yakovchenko struggling a bit here.
Montero wants to control but Yakovchenko is keeping him busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montero working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakovchenko is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Montero's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Yakovchenko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Yakovchenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Montero trying to control but Yakovchenko is working from the bottom.
Montero preventing the sweep.
Yakovchenko is working hard here to advance position.
Yakovchenko is looking for a triangle but Montero pushes his legs off easily.
Yakovchenko wants to control the position but Montero says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montero drops an elbow to the side of Yakovchenko's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Montero connects with a nice short shot to Yakovchenko's temple.
Montero wants to take a breather but Yakovchenko is having none of it.
Yakovchenko tries to roll over but Montero keeps him under control.
Montero works his way into full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montero with the ground and pound from mount.
Montero avoids the attempt from Yakovchenko to control.
Yakovchenko holds on to Montero around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Yakovchenko regains half guard.
Yakovchenko is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montero takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Yakovchenko trying to control from the bottom.
Yakovchenko is looking for a sweep. Montero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yakovchenko trying to hold on to Montero's head to control him but Montero postures up.
Montero trying to control from half guard but Yakovchenko is working away.
Montero wants to pass to mount but Yakovchenko is defending the position.
Yakovchenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko is trying to maintain the position but Montero is very close to passing his half guard.
Yakovchenko is looking for a sweep. Montero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Montero trying to control the action but Yakovchenko is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Yakovchenko throws the kick towards the body but Montero avoids it.
Yakovchenko throws a hook to the side of Montero's head but Montero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yakovchenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yakovchenko throws a push kick but Montero slaps the foot to one side.
Yakovchenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Montero.
Yakovchenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montero.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yakovchenko moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
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!
Montero closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Montero in side control, throwing shots but Yakovchenko defends.
Yakovchenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Toshiro Montero will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Yakovchenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yakovchenko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Montero to score with a decent uppercut.
Montero is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yakovchenko's half guard.
Toshiro Montero has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yakovchenko tries to get to full guard but Montero has control of the leg.
Yakovchenko is refusing to be controlled, as Montero sits in half guard.
Montero is thwarting Yakovchenko's attempts to control the position.
Yakovchenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yakovchenko manages to get to full guard.
Yakovchenko 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakovchenko trying to control the position.
Montero trying to control but Yakovchenko is working from the bottom.
Montero keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yakovchenko's head.
Montero trying to control the position from guard on top but Yakovchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Montero is stalling in the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yakovchenko holds on and takes a little breather.
Yakovchenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Montero doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Montero manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko looking to control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jab, jab by Yakovchenko - just one landing.
Montero ducks under a wild hook from Yakovchenko.
Montero clinches with his opponent.
Yakovchenko throws a head punch that misses.
Yakovchenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yakovchenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yakovchenko throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yakovchenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Montero.
Montero lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yakovchenko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yakovchenko.
Montero scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yakovchenko.
Montero misses with the head strike.
Montero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Montero blocks an uppercut.
Montero blocking some punches.
Yakovchenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Montero scores with a shoulder strike.
Yakovchenko lands with a right to the head.
Yakovchenko tries a body shot but Montero blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Montero controls his hands.
Yakovchenko has a couple of punches blocked by Montero.
Yakovchenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yakovchenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yakovchenko misses with a punch to the body.
Yakovchenko lands with a right to the head.
Yakovchenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Montero scores with a shot to the side of Yakovchenko's head.
Montero blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montero.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Montero just leaning against Yakovchenko, taking a breather.
Yakovchenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yakovchenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Igor Yakovchenko will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Montero.
Montero lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yakovchenko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yakovchenko misses with a hook.
Montero throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yakovchenko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yakovchenko throws a hook to the side of Montero's head but Montero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Montero misses with an uppercut. Yakovchenko saw that one coming.
Yakovchenko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Montero in his tracks.
Montero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Montero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Montero throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Yakovchenko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Montero clinches up with Yakovchenko and pushes him back against the cage.
Montero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yakovchenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Montero prevents a body shot from Yakovchenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Montero has Yakovchenko pressed against the cage.
Montero lands with a short shot to the head.
Yakovchenko lands with a left to the head.
Montero misses with a punch to the body.
Yakovchenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yakovchenko tries to work over Montero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yakovchenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yakovchenko can't find room to land a body shot as Montero controls the action.
Montero tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Montero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Montero jumps guard but Yakovchenko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Montero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yakovchenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Montero lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yakovchenko throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Montero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Montero has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Yakovchenko uses from the top position.
Yakovchenko being controlled here momentarily.
Montero is looking for a triangle but Yakovchenko pushes his legs off easily.
Yakovchenko is stalling in the full guard.
Montero keeping moving, preventing Yakovchenko from controlling successfully.
Montero has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko stopping the sweep attempt from Montero.
Yakovchenko being controlled here momentarily.
Montero looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Montero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Montero controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Toshiro Montero just about did enough to take it.
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.
Montero takes a jab right on the kisser.
Montero staying out of range there.
Montero ducks under a wild hook from Yakovchenko.
Montero misses with an uppercut. Yakovchenko saw that one coming.
Yakovchenko lands a jab to Montero's midsection.
Montero scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yakovchenko doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice shot lands for Yakovchenko.
Montero scores with a nice body kick.
Yakovchenko misses with a hook
and Montero counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yakovchenko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Montero is working for a kimura but Yakovchenko is defending it quite comfortably.
Yakovchenko is looking to control Montero's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yakovchenko avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montero slows the pace down in half guard.
Montero trying to control from half guard but Yakovchenko is working away.
Yakovchenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Montero is working away from the top position though.
Yakovchenko is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Montero is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Igor Yakovchenko has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Montero just misses with a punch to the body.
Montero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yakovchenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko throws a shot from downtown. Montero moves away and avoids it.
Yakovchenko tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yakovchenko checks a leg kick.
Montero ducks under a wild hook from Yakovchenko.
Montero looks to score with a jab to the body but Yakovchenko is just out of range.
Yakovchenko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Montero scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice takedown defense from Yakovchenko. No joy for Montero on that attempt.
Montero fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Yakovchenko sprawls well initially but Montero persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yakovchenko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yakovchenko working a defensive guard here.
Yakovchenko keeping moving, preventing Montero from controlling successfully.
Yakovchenko looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yakovchenko is on top in guard.
Yakovchenko passes Montero's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Yakovchenko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Montero is just riding it out for now. Yakovchenko eventually gives up the hold.
Montero regains full guard. Nicely done.
Montero is trying to keep Yakovchenko in close.
Yakovchenko won't allow Montero to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko throws a strike but Montero rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Yakovchenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yakovchenko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Montero lands a couple of digs.
Montero 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yakovchenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Montero is one step ahead there.
Montero trying to control the position from guard on top but Yakovchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Toshiro Montero will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Yakovchenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Yakovchenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Montero thumps Yakovchenko with a low kick.
Yakovchenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yakovchenko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Montero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yakovchenko moves away.
Yakovchenko gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Montero to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Yakovchenko trying to keep a closed guard but Montero is proving a slippery customer.
Montero stands and throws Yakovchenko's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Montero wants to control but Yakovchenko is keeping him busy.
Yakovchenko gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montero is taking a breather. Yakovchenko 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.
Yakovchenko is trying to control but can't.
Yakovchenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Montero is trying to control. Yakovchenko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yakovchenko trying to hold on to Montero's head to control him but Montero postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Igor Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko throws a hook but Montero blocks it.
Yakovchenko misses with a hook
and Montero counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yakovchenko!
Igor Yakovchenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montero scores with punches from side control.
Montero lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yakovchenko wants to control but Montero postures up.
Yakovchenko is trying to get back to half guard.
Yakovchenko is being controlled here.
Montero is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yakovchenko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Yakovchenko is trying to control Montero's posture but Montero avoids it.
Montero lands a few punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montero trying to control the position but Yakovchenko is working away.
Montero moves into full mount!
Yakovchenko is trying desperately to improve position.
Montero can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yakovchenko is looking to escape.
Yakovchenko wants to hold on but Montero pushes him away.
Montero lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montero trying to control but Yakovchenko is having none of it.
Yakovchenko can't escape the position.
Yakovchenko tries to hold on but Montero postures up.
Yakovchenko tries to reverse the position but Montero maintains control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yakovchenko wants to try and get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Montero.
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!
Yakovchenko can't escape the position.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toshiro Montero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Montero has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 46:49
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 47:49
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshiro Montero!
Toshiro Montero is the new lightweight champion!
Toshiro Montero was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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