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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tapani Kansalainen (ranked 562 p4p, 218 weight class) and Naoyuki Nakano (ranked 70 p4p, 24 weight class). Tapani Kansalainen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Naoyuki Nakano's chin.
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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 27 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tapani Kansalainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Naoyuki Nakano!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kansalainen takes a swing at Nakano's ribcage but misses.
Nakano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nakano throws a jab when Kansalainen was well out of range.
Nakano connects with a body shot that sends Kansalainen's belly button to the back.
A big right from Kansalainen misses.
Nakano digs a good hook to Kansalainen's body.
Kansalainen throws a sloppy body shot
and Nakano counters with a right hand to the body.
Crunch! Nakano slams his shin into Kansalainen's torso.
Kansalainen throws a hook but Nakano blocks it.
Kansalainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nakano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the side of Nakano's head but Nakano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nakano was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kansalainen moves out of range of the leg kick from Nakano.
Kansalainen moves out of range of the leg kick from Nakano.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakano. Kansalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kansalainen moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nakano. That's going to slow Kansalainen down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kansalainen connects with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kansalainen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kansalainen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nakano counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kansalainen's knee momentarily.
Kansalainen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kansalainen lands with a straight right. Nakano didn't see that one coming.
Good work by Kansalainen as he checks the leg kick.
Kansalainen takes a swing at Nakano's ribcage but misses.
A left lands for Nakano.
Kansalainen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nakano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nakano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nakano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Nakano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nakano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kansalainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nakano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kansalainen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Nakano counter with a right hand.
Nakano drops his hands momentarily and Kansalainen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A nice combination there by Nakano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Nakano lands a slapping body shot.
Nakano moves out of range as Kansalainen strikes.
Nakano is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kansalainen rather than just go for the knockout.
Kansalainen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nakano is out of range.
Kansalainen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nakano checks it well.
Nakano flicks out a counter leg kick but Kansalainen steps away.
Kansalainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big right from Kansalainen misses.
Nakano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kansalainen avoids the head kick by Nakano.
Kansalainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakano manages to avoid it.
Kansalainen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nakano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kansalainen throws an overhand right that lands on Nakano's shoulder, as Nakano tries to avoid the shot.
Kansalainen backing away here, and Nakano unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kansalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kansalainen tries to move into range but Nakano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nakano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kansalainen checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakano feints and then cracks Kansalainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kansalainen down.
Nakano connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Kansalainen misses.
Nakano misses with a looping left.
Kansalainen slips under a jab.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
Nice cross by Nakano.
Kansalainen thumps Nakano with a low kick.
Kansalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kansalainen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nakano just misses with a punch to the body.
Kansalainen throws a big shot that misses.
Kansalainen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nakano misses with a low kick.
Tapani Kansalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kansalainen jabs Nakano right on the nose. Nakano blinks but takes it well.
Kansalainen checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kansalainen scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nakano counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kansalainen thinking.
Nakano is looking to land body kicks.
Kansalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nakano throws a leg kick but Kansalainen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nakano throws a body punch but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Nakano swings for the body but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Nakano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kansalainen.
The fighters circling - Kansalainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nakano throws a big counter head kick but Kansalainen avoids it with no problem.
Kansalainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kansalainen takes a swing at Nakano's ribcage but misses.
A clash of legs there as Kansalainen blocks the low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansalainen throws a looping overhand right but Nakano ducks down to avoid it.
Kansalainen swings for the body but Nakano moves out of range.
Kansalainen checks a leg kick.
Kansalainen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kansalainen lands a glancing blow to the side of Nakano's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tapani Kansalainen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kansalainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kansalainen takes a swing at Nakano's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Nakano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kansalainen misses with a series of wild punches.
Nakano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kansalainen lands a lovely overhand right.
Nakano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nakano there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kansalainen misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nakano staying out of range there.
Nakano connects with a body shot that sends Kansalainen's belly button to the back.
A cross from Kansalainen lands.
Nakano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Some bone on bone action there as Kansalainen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nakano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kansalainen.
Nakano lands a nice hook to Kansalainen's body. Kansalainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kansalainen misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nakano.
Kansalainen misses with a looping left.
Nakano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kansalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakano thinks about the counter body kick.
Kansalainen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nakano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nakano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kansalainen checks a leg kick nicely.
Kansalainen lands a nice shot that snaps Nakano's head back.
Good work by Kansalainen as he checks the leg kick.
Kansalainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kansalainen thuds his shin into the meat of Nakano's side.
Tapani Kansalainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Kansalainen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nakano's hands.
A swing and a miss from Kansalainen.
Nakano has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Nakano might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kansalainen has got the better of the exchanges.
Kansalainen misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nakano.
Nakano checks the leg kick.
Nakano thumps Kansalainen with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kansalainen.
Kansalainen loads up on a big right hand but Nakano slips the punch.
Nakano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nakano walks into a straight right hand from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nakano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Nakano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Kansalainen. Those never looked like landing.
Nakano now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kansalainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kansalainen looks to throw the jab but Nakano is out of range.
Nakano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kansalainen checks it well.
Nakano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kansalainen misses with a looping left.
Nakano is looking to score with low kicks.
Nakano lands a jab to Kansalainen's midsection.
Nakano slips a jab from Kansalainen.
Nakano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansalainen throws out the jab.
Nakano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kansalainen. Nakano does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kansalainen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nakano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansalainen throws out the jab.
Kansalainen stuns Nakano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kansalainen misses with a leg kick.
Nakano misses with an uppercut.
Kansalainen throws a right hand that misses
and Nakano counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kansalainen's knee momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansalainen misses the target.
Nakano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nakano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nakano just misses with a punch to the body.
Kansalainen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kansalainen throws a series of punches but Nakano avoids them all with ease.
Kansalainen checks a leg kick.
Nakano lands a head kick!
Kansalainen checks a leg kick.
Nice cross by Nakano.
Nakano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kansalainen misses with a jab to the body
and Nakano counters with a body kick that stops Kansalainen in his tracks momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansalainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nakano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nakano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nakano at a distance.
Donk. Kansalainen catches Nakano right on the button with a cross.
Nakano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nakano feints a counter leg kick.
Kansalainen checks a low kick from Nakano.
Nakano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nakano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nakano staying out of range there.
Kansalainen is looking to slow Nakano down with leg kicks.
Nakano throws a wild body kick that Kansalainen sees coming a mile off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kansalainen.
Nakano throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansalainen.
Nakano with a nice calf kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tapani Kansalainen dominated that second round.
That's time! Kansalainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nakano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nakano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kansalainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Kansalainen cracks Nakano with a good jab.
Nakano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nakano slips a straight right by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen looks to land a left hand but Nakano moved out of range nicely.
Kansalainen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice jab there from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with a lunging right hand
and Nakano counters with a good low kick that Kansalainen was not able to check.
Kansalainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakano is just out of range.
Nakano unleashes a big counter combination but Kansalainen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kansalainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kansalainen throws a nice looking combination but Nakano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nakano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nakano misses with a two punch combination.
Nakano lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kansalainen takes a step back to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakano misses with an uppercut.
Nakano misses with a straight right.
Kansalainen misses with a wild combination.
Nakano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansalainen moves away.
Kansalainen thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kansalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nakano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen with a nice calf kick.
Kansalainen connects with a crisp jab.
Nakano lands with a nice body punch.
Nakano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nakano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nakano moves out of range as Kansalainen strikes.
Kansalainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nakano.
Kansalainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakano tries to land a front kick but Kansalainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice body kick there by Nakano.
Kansalainen throws a hook but Nakano avoids it easily.
A big left from Kansalainen misses.
Nakano keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nakano is trying to counter with his kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kansalainen throws a shot from downtown. Nakano moves away and avoids it.
Kansalainen staying out of range there.
Kansalainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nakano scores with a jab to the body.
Nakano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Nakano throws a big shot that misses.
Nakano looks to land a left hand but Kansalainen moved out of range nicely.
Nakano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nakano walks into a stiff left hand from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a lazy uppercut
and Nakano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakano wants to land a leg kick but Kansalainen is out of range.
Kansalainen is looking to counter punch.
Naoyuki Nakano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nakano.
Nakano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nakano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut. Nakano saw that one coming.
Jab from Kansalainen.
Nakano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nakano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nakano moves forwards but Kansalainen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kansalainen throws a big shot that misses.
Kansalainen throws a right hand that misses
and Nakano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kansalainen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nakano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nakano.
Nakano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kansalainen. That's going to slow Nakano down.
A big right from Kansalainen misses.
Kansalainen cracks Nakano with an open hand slap.
Kansalainen looks to land a left hand but Nakano moved out of range nicely.
Nakano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nakano wants to slow Kansalainen down by chopping away at his legs.
Kansalainen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kansalainen.
Nakano throws a lazy right hand but Kansalainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nakano misses with a body kick.
Kansalainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kansalainen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nakano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nakano.
Kansalainen misses with a looping right.
Nakano feints a counter leg kick.
Kansalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakano was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansalainen.
Nakano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tapani Kansalainen.
Well Kansalainen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tapani Kansalainen!
Tapani Kansalainen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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