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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Katsu Higashikuni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bad Idea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Idea has chosen Boss of All Bosses as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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146 lbs
25 - 15 - 1 |
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142 lbs
24 - 11 - 1 |
BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Katsu Higashikuni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bad Idea!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higashikuni tried to score with a low kick but Idea checks it.
Higashikuni thumps Idea with a low kick.
Idea checks the leg kick nicely there.
Idea checks a leg kick.
Higashikuni slips under a jab from Idea.
Idea misses with a leg kick.
Idea scores with a takedown into Higashikuni's guard.
Higashikuni is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Idea trying to control the position from guard on top but Higashikuni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Higashikuni looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Idea scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higashikuni looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Idea looking to sit in guard and control but Higashikuni gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Idea is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Higashikuni throws a big right hand that misses.
Higashikuni wants to control from the top but Idea keeps moving.
Higashikuni is looking to work some ground and pound but Idea has wrist control.
Idea avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Higashikuni wants to control from the top but Idea keeps moving.
Higashikuni working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Higashikuni lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni scoring with punches to the head and body.
Idea looking to control.
Higashikuni trying to control but Idea is working from the bottom.
Higashikuni slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Idea is trying to control Higashikuni's posture but Higashikuni avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Higashikuni advances nicely into full mount.
Higashikuni throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Higashikuni punching from mount but Idea doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Idea is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Higashikuni blocks Idea's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Higashikuni is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Idea tries to hold on but Higashikuni postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni lands a heavy elbow.
Idea is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Idea sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Idea wants to get back to full guard.
Idea wants to control but Higashikuni is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Idea wants to get back to full guard.
Higashikuni trying to control the action but Idea is working from the bottom.
Higashikuni trying to mount his opponent but Idea defends it.
Higashikuni lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni is keen to just control but Idea is a slippery customer.
Higashikuni throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Higashikuni tries to pass the half guard into mount. Idea knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Higashikuni throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Higashikuni looks to land a strike but Idea avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Higashikuni stopping the sweep attempt from Idea.
Idea is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Idea wants to sweep here but Higashikuni controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Higashikuni throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Idea works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsu Higashikuni dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Idea gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Higashikuni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Idea with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Idea has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Higashikuni connects with an inside leg kick.
Bad Idea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Higashikuni misses.
A low kick from Higashikuni is predictable there
and Idea moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Higashikuni fails to land.
Idea manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Higashikuni.
Higashikuni has a couple of punches blocked by Idea.
Idea stalling the fight.
Idea wants to stall.
Idea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higashikuni tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Idea smiles and moves away.
Higashikuni tries a low kick but Idea avoids it.
Higashikuni scores with a leg kick.
Higashikuni misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick from Idea misses.
Idea misses the shot to the body.
Idea throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Higashikuni is looking to land body kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Idea.
Higashikuni uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Idea has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Higashikuni keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Decent striking displayed by Idea there.
Higashikuni shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Idea pinned against the cage. Idea gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Higashikuni shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Idea keeping hold of Higashikuni's head, controlling as best he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Idea tries to get to full guard but Higashikuni has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni trying to mount his opponent but Idea defends it.
Higashikuni is working hard here to advance position.
Higashikuni takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Higashikuni is looking for a kimura but Idea is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Higashikuni to get the leverage.
Idea avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Higashikuni.
Higashikuni thows a huge punch but Idea dodges it nicely.
Idea is trying to get back to full guard.
Higashikuni 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.
Higashikuni is looking to stall here but Idea recovers full guard.
Idea keeping full guard, as Higashikuni tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni trying to control the position from guard on top but Idea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Higashikuni is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Higashikuni throws a strike but Idea rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Higashikuni wants to sweep here but Idea controlling him for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Higashikuni is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsu Higashikuni dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Idea checks a leg kick.
Idea darts in trying to clinch
and Higashikuni counters with a nice uppercut.
Higashikuni works Idea's body with a nice hook.
Idea on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A low kick from Idea is predictable there
and Higashikuni counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Higashikuni.
Idea avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Idea looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Higashikuni wants to pass the guard but Idea is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higashikuni throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Idea works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Higashikuni trying to control but Idea is working from the bottom.
Higashikuni postures up in Idea's guard and throws a big left but Idea blocks it.
Higashikuni loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Higashikuni tries to free his leg and advance position but Idea is retaining full guard.
Higashikuni postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Idea striking off his back but it's not causing Higashikuni any problems.
Higashikuni working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Higashikuni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Idea avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Higashikuni postures up in Idea's guard and throws a big left but Idea blocks it.
Bad Idea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Idea is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Higashikuni, into his guard.
Idea seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Katsu Higashikuni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Idea preventing the sweep.
Higashikuni lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Idea!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Higashikuni controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idea really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Higashikuni controlling the position easily from mount.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Idea is squirming around, avoiding Higashikuni's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Katsu Higashikuni.
Higashikuni with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Higashikuni checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A low kick from Higashikuni misses
and Idea counters with a thumping low kick.
Higashikuni chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Idea can pounce on him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Idea throws a shot from downtown. Higashikuni moves away and avoids it.
Idea swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Higashikuni to counter with a crisp jab.
Higashikuni takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Katsu Higashikuni showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Higashikuni, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katsu Higashikuni!
Katsu Higashikuni thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Bad Idea spoke after the fight, saying 'I think I move up weightclass or two to take advantage this fight engine bug too.'.
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energy
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