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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jedrzej Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tai Yumita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yumita is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Molly. Jedrzej Kowalski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tai Yumita's chin.

Kowalski
vs
Yumita

193 cm
18
255 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

168 cm
25
238 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jedrzej Kowalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tai Yumita!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yumita tries to clinch up but Kowalski circles away and keeps his distance.
Yumita looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Yumita throws a combination that misses

and Kowalski counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yumita!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kowalski trying to control the position but Yumita is working away.
Yumita on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kowalski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yumita is not content to let Kowalski control the position.
Kowalski lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalski misses with the ground and pound.
Kowalski lands some shots froms side control.
Kowalski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yumita on the ground.
Kowalski lands a few punches from side control.
Kowalski connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Yumita some visible discomfort.
Kowalski working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Yumita managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kowalski.
Yumita takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yumita is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Yumita is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kowalski connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kowalski lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Yumita down.
Kowalski tries to score with some ground and pound. Yumita controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kowalski trying to control the position but Yumita is working away.
The strikes coming from Kowalski are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Yumita avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kowalski.
Kowalski cracks Yumita with a big right hand but Yumita just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Yumita wants to control but Kowalski postures up.
Check out the look on Kowalski's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kowalski in side control, throwing shots but Yumita defends.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kowalski working the ground and pound from side control.
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!
Kowalski cracks Yumita with a big right hand but Yumita just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kowalski lands a nice forearm strike.
Yumita wants to control but Kowalski postures up.
Yumita isn't going anywhere.
Yumita manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kowalski's best efforts.
Kowalski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yumita defending well though.
Yumita is staying active underneath Kowalski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yumita works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kowalski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yumita is adopting a defensive guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski postures up in Yumita's guard and throws a big left but Yumita blocks it.
Yumita preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kowalski throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kowalski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yumita managing to control the position.
Yumita utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Yumita throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kowalski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yumita is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Yumita keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kowalski tries to kick Yumita off but Yumita keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yumita trying to control the action but Kowalski is working from the bottom.

Tai Yumita has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Yumita tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jedrzej Kowalski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Yumita tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kowalski swivels and escapes.
Yumita doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Kowalski counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Yumita's guard now.
Kowalski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kowalski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kowalski wants to control from the top but Yumita keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yumita throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Yumita has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kowalski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yumita avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kowalski throws an elbow that misses. Yumita uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kowalski's guard. Nice move by Yumita!
Yumita stops Kowalski from standing up.
Yumita is looking to stand up but Kowalski won't let him.
Kowalski could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Yumita trying to control the position from guard on top but Kowalski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yumita is pushing down on Kowalski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kowalski is fighting to maintain full guard but Yumita has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yumita missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kowalski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yumita.
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.
Yumita is looking to stall here but Kowalski recovers full guard.
Yumita wants to control from the top but Kowalski keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yumita is controlling him.
Yumita trying to control the position from guard on top but Kowalski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Tai Yumita hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Yumita shoots in but Kowalski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jedrzej Kowalski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tai Yumita.
Yumita fails with an attempt to clinch.

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.
Kowalski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yumita throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kowalski's waist but Kowalski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yumita off to one side.
Tai Yumita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yumita goes for a double leg but Kowalski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Kowalski continues to drive forward.

Kowalski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yumita tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kowalski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kowalski keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jedrzej Kowalski dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Yumita misses with a wild body shot.
Yumita wants to clinch.
Yumita tries to clinch up

and Kowalski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Yumita tries to get to full guard but Kowalski has control of the leg.
Kowalski drops an elbow to the side of Yumita's head.

Yumita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kowalski working over Yumita with some ground and pound. Yumita looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yumita blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kowalski.
Yumita has hold of Kowalski's hands but Kowalski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kowalski working over Yumita with some ground and pound. Yumita looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've been hearing that Kowalski has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kowalski thows a huge punch but Yumita dodges it nicely.
Yumita trying to hold on to Kowalski's head to control him but Kowalski postures up.
Kowalski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yumita defending well though.
Kowalski works his foot free and advances to mount.
Yumita tries to lock up and control but Kowalski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yumita slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kowalski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Yumita trying to hold on to Kowalski's head to control him but Kowalski postures up.
Kowalski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yumita is staying active underneath Kowalski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kowalski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yumita defending well though.
Kowalski lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yumita keeping control of the position.
Kowalski is thwarting Yumita's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yumita wants to get back to his feet.
Yumita is trying to control but can't.

Tai Yumita has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Yumita throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yumita darts in looking for a takedown but Kowalski gets double underhooks and turns Yumita into the ropes.
Yumita prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Yumita pulls Kowalski into guard.

Yumita looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yumita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kowalski is one step ahead there.
Kowalski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yumita works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yumita is trying to control the position but Kowalski postures up.
Kowalski throws a big right hand that misses.
Tai Yumita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jedrzej Kowalski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kowalski won't allow Yumita to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jedrzej Kowalski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kowalski, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jedrzej Kowalski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Casey Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sinuhe Walli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Johnson
vs
Walli

205 cm
25
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Casey Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sinuhe Walli!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Walli to the mat! Walli manages to get full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Johnson stands and throws Walli's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Johnson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Walli!
Johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Johnson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Walli for as long as he can get away with.
Johnson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws some wild stikes that Walli manages to avoid easily.
Walli is trying to reverse the position but instead Johnson has taken his back - oops!
Johnson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Walli doesn't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is working the ground and pound. Can Walli escape?
Johnson lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Johnson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Johnson is cranking Walli's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Walli! He's tightened the choke and Walli is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Casey Johnson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zaredan White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samir Kahric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

White
vs
Kahric

180 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

KAISER
Elite Canadian Threads

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zaredan White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Samir Kahric!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
White tries for a takedown but Kahric circles away easily

and Kahric counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Kahric thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Kahric is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
White 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.
Kahric passes into half guard.

Kahric is working for a submission of some sort.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Kahric is looking for a kimura but White is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kahric to get the leverage.

Kahric is sneakily working for an arm triangle but White sees it coming and defends easily.

Kahric wants to work for an arm triangle but White is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White tries to get to full guard but Kahric has control of the leg.

Kahric seems to be working for a kimura but White defends the submission attempt.
Kahric winds up and cracks White with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
White has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kahric is working away from the top position though.

Kahric seems to be looking for submissions.
White punching from the bottom.

White is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kahric pulls his head out easily.

Kahric is trying for a kimura here. White looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kahric wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Samir Kahric!
An out of breath and clearly excited Samir Kahric thanked KAISER for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matti Veijamo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Thompson
vs
Veijamo

180 cm
25
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
18
183 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mickey Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matti Veijamo!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Veijamo scores with a shot to the body.
Thompson tries to clinch
and Veijamo counters with a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Veijamo.
Thompson goes for a double leg but Veijamo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Veijamo continues to drive forward.

Thompson manages to pull guard.
Thompson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Veijamo is one step ahead there.
Thompson is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Veijamo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Matti Veijamo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thompson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Veijamo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Thompson moves into range and clinches up with Veijamo.
Thompson tries to score a body lock takedown but Veijamo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Veijamo holds him up against the ropes and eventually Thompson drops back down to his feet.
Veijamo can't break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thompson looking for a takedown.
Thompson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Veijamo prevents it.
Thompson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Veijamo's efforts to push away.
Veijamo has had enough of the clinch but Thompson keeps him there for the moment.
Thompson looking for a takedown.
Veijamo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Thompson is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Veijamo has had enough of the clinch but Thompson keeps him there for the moment.
Veijamo wants to get back to striking at distance but Thompson won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Veijamo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thompson goes for a takedown attempt but Veijamo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Veijamo. Those never looked like landing.
Veijamo lunges at Thompson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thompson's hand.
Thompson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Veijamo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thompson is defended easily by Veijamo.
A jab from Veijamo does it's job there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veijamo fails to land with a series of punches.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Veijamo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thompson with a poor takedown
and Veijamo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thompson thinking.
Veijamo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Veijamo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Veijamo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Veijamo!
Veijamo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson tries to clinch but Veijamo is having none of it.
Thompson darts in trying to clinch
and Veijamo counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matti Veijamo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Veijamo lands a nice shot to the body.
Thompson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Veijamo counters with a two punch combo.
Veijamo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thompson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Veijamo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thompson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Veijamo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Veijamo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thompson has his takedown stuffed
and Veijamo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thompson dives in for a single leg takedown but Veijamo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Veijamo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Veijamo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Veijamo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thompson has him pressed against the ropes.
Veijamo is trying to break the clinch but Thompson has him pressed against the ropes.
Thompson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Veijamo is defending well.
Veijamo wants to break free but Thompson has control.
Thompson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Veijamo wants to get back to striking at distance but Thompson won't allow it.
Veijamo is trying to push Thompson away but Thompson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Veijamo is trying to push Thompson away but Thompson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Thompson keeps control of Veijamo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thompson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veijamo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thompson prevents Veijamo from breaking the clinch.
Veijamo tries to break free but Thompson pushes him back against the ropes.
Thompson wants to stall.
Veijamo is trying to push Thompson away but Thompson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but Veijamo turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.

Veijamo breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thompson.
Veijamo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veijamo misses with a two punch combination.
Matti Veijamo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thompson is defended easily by Veijamo.
Veijamo lands a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Veijamo.
Veijamo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Veijamo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Veijamo misses with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veijamo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thompson is looking to clinch but Veijamo is avoiding it.
Thompson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thompson fails with the takedown.
Mickey Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Veijamo throws a low kick, looking for Thompson's leg but Thompson calmly moves out of range.
Veijamo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Veijamo counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veijamo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Veijamo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Veijamo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matti Veijamo 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!

Thompson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt
and Veijamo counters with a two punch combo.

Thompson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Veijamo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Thompson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thompson postures up.
Thompson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Veijamo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thompson is one step ahead there.
Thompson looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thompson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Veijamo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thompson.
Matti Veijamo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Veijamo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thompson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Veijamo throws a leg kick but Thompson checks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veijamo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Veijamo!
Thompson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Veijamo defends it nicely.
Veijamo misses with a series of wild punches.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Veijamo shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veijamo misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Veijamo does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veijamo throws a series of punches but Thompson avoids them all with ease.
Thompson misses with a takedown
and Veijamo counters with a three punch combo that has Thompson backing up. Thompson nods at Veijamo to acknowledge the strikes.
Veijamo misses with a few strikes there.
Veijamo feints a jab promting Thompson to slip. Veijamo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Thompson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Veijamo. Those never looked like landing.
Veijamo throws a one two combo.
Matti Veijamo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Thompson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Veijamo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thompson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thompson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Veijamo defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Veijamo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Veijamo tries to roll over but Thompson keeps him under control.
Thompson trying to control the action but Veijamo is working from the bottom.
Veijamo trying to hold on to Thompson's head to control him but Thompson postures up.
Mickey Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Thompson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Veijamo 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matti Veijamo!